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
It is designed to hold every link in the distribution chain responsible when unsafe products reach consumers.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
And the distribution lines were already faulting all over LA.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Ground testing of a complete propulsion and hydrogen distribution system is planned for 2027 in Munich.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The statement said $1.5 million will be distributed under the standard LPGA purse distribution method to the top 65 and ties based on Friday’s results.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2025
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
And the distribution lines were already faulting all over LA.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Ground testing of a complete propulsion and hydrogen distribution system is planned for 2027 in Munich.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The statement said $1.5 million will be distributed under the standard LPGA purse distribution method to the top 65 and ties based on Friday’s results.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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This is especially relevant for those rethinking strategic asset allocation.—
Paul Malloy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Private-equity firms are hunting for new capital pools as institutional allocations mature and growth slows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not since John Cazale made The Godfather Part II (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and The Deer Hunter (1978) in sequence has a five-year stretch of acting been quite so bracing.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Then, later in October, several sequences of an unspecified movie will be filmed there.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Something needs to change, and a redistribution of wealth within the game (not just the Premier League) would be a huge one.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Their calls for land redistribution, workers’ rights, and women’s equality were among the core demands for independence after the fall of the Japanese empire.—
Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The unconventional seating arrangement at the venue allows for fans sitting in the surrounding sections to swarm around the singer with ease.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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While major pro sports leagues feature a stable arrangement, with unionized players negotiating a CBA and collectively bargained terms exempt from antitrust scrutiny, the opposite is true in college sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite his perverse and jock-like disposition, he is known to be a talented and knowledgeable surgeon.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, because the animals' natural habitats share some overlap and both have similarly docile dispositions, zoos often group howlers and capybaras together.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The reigning European champions were scattered in defence, prosaic and shallow in attack, despite the options at Renee Slegers’ disposal.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in the day, police said the suspect was wearing a vest that looked like an explosive device, and a bomb disposal unit was called in.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new restaurant will have an indoor play space for children and offer multiple service options like dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, catering, delivery and mobile ordering.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Here's our ultimate ordering guide Mexican bakeries can be overwhelming with so many sweet options.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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