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as in allocation
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
aid workers oversaw the distribution of supplies to the flood victims
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
the distribution of those stars has long suggested the form of a dipper
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Recent Examples of distribution
Additionally, the report cites serious concerns about a six-decade-old electricity distribution system for NASA’s launch pads.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
All 1,800 incoming student-athletes will receive an onboarding scan that provides personalized foot assessments covering arch type, pressure distribution, 16 key 3D measurements, and gait patterns.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Though the new model is a touch heavier than the last model, the weight distribution prevented it from becoming fatiguing to wear for long periods, the article said.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Netflix on Tuesday shared further details on its global theatrical release plans for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, unveiling that Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle international distribution for the global theatrical release.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
All 1,800 incoming student-athletes will receive an onboarding scan that provides personalized foot assessments covering arch type, pressure distribution, 16 key 3D measurements, and gait patterns.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Though the new model is a touch heavier than the last model, the weight distribution prevented it from becoming fatiguing to wear for long periods, the article said.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Netflix on Tuesday shared further details on its global theatrical release plans for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, unveiling that Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle international distribution for the global theatrical release.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for distribution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
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Reevaluate resource allocation as Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon.
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The company has significant operating challenges, too much debt, and years of poor capital allocation.
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After the sequence, Plata lay on the grass and put his hands on his head in frustration.
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From here, the components are finished through a sequence of surface treatments including microblasting, sanding and black PVD coating on the baseplate while the bridges receive wet sandblasting followed by either Titalyt® or PVD treatment.
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This, along with the league’s lottery reform rules forcing teams near the bottom of the league to compete, is leading to a redistribution of talent league-wide.
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The larger issue business leaders may want addressed is whether Mamdani has an economic growth agenda to match his redistribution one.
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Traditional hybrids often rely on intricate arrangements of gears, motors, and clutches to blend gasoline and electric power.
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If the Sussexes stay at one of the 77-year-old monarch's residences, they would be covered by the existing security arrangements at the property.
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That disposition compounded into the richest, most inventive society the world has ever seen.
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The disposition to that case was also not clear.
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Firefighters had to stop work temporarily after explosions took place and an ordnance disposal unit was brought in to continuously assess the situation, German news agency dpa reported.
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Firefighters had to be temporarily stop after explosions took place and an ordnance disposal unit was brought in to continuously assess the situation, German news agency dpa reported.
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Since last Wednesday both in-person and online ordering at the original location have seen a drop in sales of at least 20%.
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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