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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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
Use the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) option to minimize your federal income tax.
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Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
If our years were always exactly 365 days, then the distribution of weekdays would repeat every seven years.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The vote was a win for residents who wanted to preserve local agriculture and slow the spread of distribution centers, but a loss for those who supported the prospect of new jobs and tax revenue.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Building 1, which DSV will fully occupy, is a Class A distribution facility delivered in April 2023.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
If our years were always exactly 365 days, then the distribution of weekdays would repeat every seven years.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The vote was a win for residents who wanted to preserve local agriculture and slow the spread of distribution centers, but a loss for those who supported the prospect of new jobs and tax revenue.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Building 1, which DSV will fully occupy, is a Class A distribution facility delivered in April 2023.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
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Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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The company also has an allocation of 700 more units to develop within and around Fashion Island, said Jaime Murillo, the city’s director of community development.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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The pattern reinforces how your muscles fire in sequence and how your body transfers force during related movements.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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That’s why Propp suggests trying it in a classroom, where many students can flip sequences of coins simultaneously.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 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
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Introduced by legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon, the performance featured a sweeping string arrangement originally conducted by Grammy-winning arranger Jules Buckley.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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His favorite subjects are cars and still-life arrangements.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Leslie Hairston, a former City Council colleague of Preckwinkle’s whose South Side ward abutted hers, said Preckwinkle’s scholarly disposition shouldn’t be mistaken for indifference.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Another example of the voluntary nature of her disposition.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The humanoid stands about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs roughly 175–180 pounds (79–82 kilograms), and is intended for tasks such as reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and other high-risk ground operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the zone With the thinnest of rosters at his disposal, Kerr turned to a college-style strategy on Selection Sunday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Through a centralized resource store and online ordering system, teachers and staff members can access classroom materials at no cost.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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