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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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Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Why this result makes sense The distribution of cash assistance has been evaluated in many places, usually targeting a specific kind of community, such as unemployed individuals or families living in poverty.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The company’s ticketing division is led by Ticketmaster, which provides primary ticket sales and distribution services for concerts and other live events, as well as ticket resales through its secondary marketplace.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
These efforts aim to enhance domestic production, improve distribution systems, and support agricultural rehabilitation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Why this result makes sense The distribution of cash assistance has been evaluated in many places, usually targeting a specific kind of community, such as unemployed individuals or families living in poverty.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The company’s ticketing division is led by Ticketmaster, which provides primary ticket sales and distribution services for concerts and other live events, as well as ticket resales through its secondary marketplace.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
These efforts aim to enhance domestic production, improve distribution systems, and support agricultural rehabilitation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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The allocation would mean the National Guard is expected to maintain its presence in the capital into 2027.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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This follows a larger $25 billion allocation planned for FY26 under earlier legislation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These could be arranged into longer, songlike sequences that played automatically.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Donny Cohen, owner of several kosher restaurants in Boca Raton, has been donating about 15 unsold pizzas a week from his Rave Pizza & Sushi restaurant to the network for redistribution.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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In 1848, a popular uprising in France overthrew the monarchy, demanding universal manhood suffrage and wealth redistribution.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The final arrangement is a mystery revealed only after it’s coaxed out of its mold.—
Megan Paetzhold,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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We were all struck by Joanna’s visually stunning arrangement of the Peeps and marshmallows.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Miller’s 1968 play, written during the agonizing days of the Vietnam War, concerns the disposition of the remains of a once-illustrious estate.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Day argues that Iran hawks display a dangerous ideological disposition.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nest Burger at 2540 East Plano Parkway Suite was temporarily closed after inspectors observed a lack of adequate sewage disposal facilities in the kitchen causing an immediate public health hazard.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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The approach, this time combined with an effort to improve trash disposal, is part of a new pilot that will launch in the coming weeks.—
Jenny Gathright,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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