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
Markiplier’s low-budget genre movie looks set to steal the show at the UK box office this weekend, according to distribution sources.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Now, the creatives and the fund are looking for distribution opportunities for the five films.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Lafayette County Emergency Management has set up several new ready-to-eat meal and water distribution sites for residents in dire straights.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
This new event was held as part of NexTone Game Music Academy, a NexTone digital distribution business initiative.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Now, the creatives and the fund are looking for distribution opportunities for the five films.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Lafayette County Emergency Management has set up several new ready-to-eat meal and water distribution sites for residents in dire straights.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
This new event was held as part of NexTone Game Music Academy, a NexTone digital distribution business initiative.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for distribution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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Many owners in the association want to increase the unit percentage of the large unit so as to see a more equitable allocation of assessments.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Rather than reacting to headlines, investors may benefit from rebalancing portfolios, revisiting allocations, and staying focused on long-term goals.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sequence of Enoch among the heavenly hosts, violent, shattering with Blakeian geometry and color.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yong Woo cuts her off with a hug, thanking her for hesitating because of him, and the two walk on into a slo-mo sequence, laughing about Ji Seon’s Busan dialect.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Analysts at the Congressional Research Service and Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation describe these changes as a redistribution of Farm Bill priorities rather than a simple budget cut.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
31 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta is one of Pace’s larger redistribution facilities.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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More fresh finds include a $9 set of faux blooms that are perfect for arrangements, an intricate vase with a spring floral motif, and an elevated garden bed under $100—shop them all (and more) below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Now, guests can learn how to create those arrangements themselves in a class led by the resort’s Director of Horticulture.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite some outsiders' ideas of the common Amish person's disposition, Bates dismisses any misconceptions about the way she was treated while living in the community.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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By coordinating the full lifecycle of nuclear energy—from fuel production to waste disposition—the department seeks to improve national energy security and enhance the country’s position in the global nuclear energy market.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Days after the remains were discovered, Garcia was arrested and charged with a number of counts, including murder with special circumstances, conspiracy to commit murder with special circumstances, improper disposal of a dead body and intentional cruelty to a child under the age of 19.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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For larger quantities of grease, let stand at room temperature until solidified for easy disposal.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Scratch Goods has no in-store sales and no online ordering online on Friday.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Online ordering is available for takeout.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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