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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
Anyone following the modern game industry knows that easy-to-use game engines and the accelerating shift to digital distribution have helped enable a massive increase in the quantity of commercial games released each year, both on console storefronts and especially on Steam.
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Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
After debuting at the Tribeca Festival in 2025, Picturehouse and WG Pictures took a chance on distribution, and a measured rollout began on March 26.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 May 2026
The rest of the distribution is pretty equal across other parts of the world.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
The collection will launch through Crocs Asia’s official online and retail channels on May 12, followed by additional Crocs distribution channels on May 14 and 15.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
After debuting at the Tribeca Festival in 2025, Picturehouse and WG Pictures took a chance on distribution, and a measured rollout began on March 26.
—William Earl, Variety, 8 May 2026
The rest of the distribution is pretty equal across other parts of the world.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
The collection will launch through Crocs Asia’s official online and retail channels on May 12, followed by additional Crocs distribution channels on May 14 and 15.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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Instead of adding to the debt, Giltner said that opting to pay down the debt would be a better allocation of tax dollars.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the rookie allocation increases as the salary cap increases.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The sequence left us pondering our pet cats and, for good measure, our worst selves.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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In a season-long arc, Gallagher will play Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure, whose arrival at the Gibsons’ marina on his beloved boat sets up a sequence of upheavals that Alberg and Cassandra will have to grapple with.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Structural and optical analyses showed that the method promoted homogeneous crystal growth and prevented halide redistribution.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Not everyone, however, is accepting this massive redistribution of wealth and power without a fight.—
Alice Xiang,
Time,
6 May 2026
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But the Tribune found many cases where the petitions eased the way for hospitals to discharge patients to subpar nursing homes, sometimes bypassing family members who disagreed with the hospital’s choice or were slow to make other arrangements.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Under the agreement, MNI must also implement a compliance program to identify and address the Anti-Kickback Statute risks linked with other financial arrangements and retain an Independent Compliance Expert to perform a review of the effectiveness of the compliance program.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Every one of those cases, there's an indictment and then eventually there is a trial or some sort of disposition.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The report and final disposition memos were released by the Sheriff’s Office this week.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The industrial system of Chicago’s water management — invisible and linear extraction, consumption and disposal of our water resources — is rapidly approaching its limits.—
Alaina Harkness,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The Portland Police Bureau’s explosive disposal unit was called in after evidence of explosives was discovered on scene.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Noun
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At the same time, store operations grew more complex as mobile ordering and drink customization increased, leading to long wait times and a generally deteriorating in-store experience.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Have questions about ordering or a purchase?—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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