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
Former treatment center director Erik Fleming, who was involved in the fatal dose, entered a guilty plea in August to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 June 2025
In a plea agreement filed Monday in federal court, Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Top watering is faster to do and helps wash out excess salts from the soil, while bottom watering results in more even moisture distribution and encourages deeper root growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
But there was an Achilles heel — keeping your distribution in synch with your brand equity and demand.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 June 2025
In a plea agreement filed Monday in federal court, Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Top watering is faster to do and helps wash out excess salts from the soil, while bottom watering results in more even moisture distribution and encourages deeper root growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
But there was an Achilles heel — keeping your distribution in synch with your brand equity and demand.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This includes offering flexible work arrangements, providing access to mental health resources and recognizing the importance of work-life balance.—
Loubna Noureddin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Offering employees flexible work arrangements is another way to make people feel more at ease.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Noun
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That process would happen without the formal bids or public referendum typically required for disposition of city property.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Whether by design or disposition, from Wall Street to Main Streets, China to Chicago, the chaos and radical uncertainty sown by the President’s words and deeds finds consumer and corporate sentiment jumpier than Elon at a Trump rally before their break-up.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The Rockets now possess ample length at four starting positions, amplifying the defensive tools Udoka now has at his disposal.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The implication: Why should taxpayers foot the bill when Harvard has billions at its disposal?—
Ata Sarajedini,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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