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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
The team behind the film tells us distribution talks are underway and the aim is for a theatrical release.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
George Conrades, former CEO of content network distribution company Akamai, is leaving, along with Naomi Seligman, a senior partner at technology research firm Ostriker von Simson, Oracle said in a filing.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Garrett previously served as an SVP of distribution at IMAX after years at Paramount Pictures and as head of sales for the former Paramount Vantage.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2026
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
George Conrades, former CEO of content network distribution company Akamai, is leaving, along with Naomi Seligman, a senior partner at technology research firm Ostriker von Simson, Oracle said in a filing.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Garrett previously served as an SVP of distribution at IMAX after years at Paramount Pictures and as head of sales for the former Paramount Vantage.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
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In other words, there could be more nuance within the 40% allocation than there has been historically, according to Rick Pederson, chief strategy officer at Bow River Capital.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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But while some groups applauded the budget’s broad handling of climate issues, others criticized it for leaning too heavily on volatile funding sources for environmental priorities, such as special funds and one-time allocations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The work leverages machine learning and large libraries of DNA designs to make better predictions about what sequences make cells behave as scientists want.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Demon Slayer, the first of a series-ending film trilogy, is a master class in hyper-kinetic, violent battles and high-stakes melodrama, in which a sequence of epic duels is intercut with emotional character backstories.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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To Glover, the Dallas attorney, the need for a case redistribution process is proof the system is flawed.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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How Modern Hair Transplantation Works At its core, a hair transplant is a redistribution job.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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What also stole the show was her custom Lorraine Schwartz bling, particularly her diamond rings and custom earrings, which were made with 75 carats worth of diamonds in a cluster arrangement.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Learning to Grow Her love for these natural beauties began on her family’s farm in nearby Bedford County, where her mother crafted thoughtful floral arrangements for church each Sunday.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Desserts, salads, chicken, roasted potatoes…what can’t be improved by the yellow fruit’s sunny disposition?—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Recall that a year prior to Wardlaw passing her hot check, criminal court records confirm her guilty disposition for the crime of skipping out on a wholly different criminal-court appearance, which is a class C misdemeanor.—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many blame homeless persons for the problem, while others point to professional haulers who use the streets as a place to dump refuse to avoid disposal fees.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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That meant utilizing every piece of evidence at his disposal.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Seoul Street Cafe’s online ordering continues to grow, James Kwak said, as does the catering aspect of the business.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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Both locations offer walk-up ordering and drive-thru service.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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