1
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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2
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
French distribution company Le Pacte has acquired the film and will handle the French release.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
About 10% to 15% of Starbucks’ product and distribution costs come from green coffee, or raw, unroasted beans according to CFO Cathy Smith, who recently joined the company.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
They are made of heavy-gauge aluminum core for great heat distribution and retention, and the ceramic coating means your creations won't stick to the pan.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Humanitarian workers deny there is significant diversion, saying the U.N. strictly monitors distribution.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Lee Keath, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
About 10% to 15% of Starbucks’ product and distribution costs come from green coffee, or raw, unroasted beans according to CFO Cathy Smith, who recently joined the company.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
They are made of heavy-gauge aluminum core for great heat distribution and retention, and the ceramic coating means your creations won't stick to the pan.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Humanitarian workers deny there is significant diversion, saying the U.N. strictly monitors distribution.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Lee Keath, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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Okay, wait, after a very long double and triple-crossing sequence…Emily is arrested?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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White’s goal in the 24th minute after a clever attacking sequence ignited the sellout crowd of over 50,000.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Instruments and voices appear to move, drawing near and receding, revealing new details of everything from arrangements to the singer taking a breath.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Last year, Cooper signed an even bigger deal with SiriusXM, which is thought to be worth double her previous arrangement.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The disposition doesn’t elaborate on exactly what Rodriguez told the crowd.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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That's true even if the value of your shares went up and down—if there's no sale or disposition, there's nothing to report.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And with the nuclear sector showing signs of undergoing a renaissance—as countries look to decarbonize energy production and with the tech sector seeking ways to power its electricity-hungry AI systems—the pressure for nuclear-waste disposal is likely to grow.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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All season, Wolves wing Donte DiVincenzo has preached the power of having both options at the team’s disposal.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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