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
Those who submit a claim will receive a proportional payment distribution calculated by taking the remaining funds for distribution divided by the number of people who submit valid settlement claim forms.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The company dove into the space last year, inking distribution deals with Spotify, iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
One source told me that a16z crypto timed the distributions to coincide with the 2025 crypto market’s highs.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Susanne Simpson is the executive producer for Masterpiece and Banijay Rights handles international distribution.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The company dove into the space last year, inking distribution deals with Spotify, iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
One source told me that a16z crypto timed the distributions to coincide with the 2025 crypto market’s highs.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Susanne Simpson is the executive producer for Masterpiece and Banijay Rights handles international distribution.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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However, management suggested no change to their capital allocation strategy, maintained FY26 outlook, and provided worse-than expected 2Q26 guidance.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Weimer plays a key role in shaping Germany’s cultural policy and oversees the allocation of millions of euros in federal cultural funding to grants, awards, and projects.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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The prosecuting attorney provided additional details to PEOPLE about the sequence of events in the murders Rodriguez admitted to in his plea.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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If the Heat had held on, if LaMelo Ball had not scored at the end, Tyler’s sequence would have gone down as one of the most dramatic in the franchise’s 38 seasons.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Stand Up Loveland says the project is also possible thanks to support from the Democratic Socialists of America and Clothe the People, a community hub for clothing and food redistribution in Fort Collins.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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While others wrote checks with press releases in 2020, Scott wrote new rules for redistribution.—
Felecia Hatcher,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The arrangement is in effect until the pair's next hearing on April 30, when the judge will review their competing protective orders.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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On the night of the 15th, DakhTrio performed musical arrangements of words by Ukrainian poets.—
Flora Bigham,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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His next court appearance is his disposition hearing on April 30.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Olvin Carcamo-Meza, 19, pleaded guilty during a Tuesday afternoon disposition hearing to two counts of first-degree assault, a felony, and two violent crime sentence enhancers, according to Arapahoe County court records.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Medical professionals are trained to treat patients using all the skills, treatments and medical breakthroughs at their disposal.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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With the tools already at our disposal, the people of Earth can make it so.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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While some restaurants have brought back paper menus for accessibility many have stuck with QR systems, often expanding them into full ordering and payment platforms.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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