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
Clever Creature has both production and distribution capabilities under one roof thanks to a partnership with affiliated production company FAST Motion Films.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Health department adds more naloxone distribution boxes Will County Health Department had added 10 additional naloxone, or Narcan, distribution boxes throughout the county, bringing the total number to 20.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But Newsmax does have relatively wide distribution.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the products tested positive for the bacteria, distribution has ceased.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Health department adds more naloxone distribution boxes Will County Health Department had added 10 additional naloxone, or Narcan, distribution boxes throughout the county, bringing the total number to 20.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But Newsmax does have relatively wide distribution.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the products tested positive for the bacteria, distribution has ceased.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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Alterations to production line arrangements, employee skill development, and pipeline software modifications necessitate extra budget allocations and time resources.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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New iterations of the research model down the road will include asset allocation to different sectors of commercial real estate.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later, Howard calls Matt and agrees to cut the sequence but also threatens to destroy him.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The aforementioned masks, for instance, hasten strange visions for Blakey, but the film’s hard boundary between his dreams and waking life sap these sequences of all tension.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These detours normally take about 20 minutes to complete, though the redistribution of traffic due to the I-65 closure may lead to longer drive times.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Aug. 2025
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Global economic challenges like wealth inequality are increasingly an issue of redistribution rather than limitation.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Guests can also save up to 35 percent off on rates and special arrangements by booking directly with the hotel.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The event’s sheen is visually obvious, with pink and blue balloon arrangements that would go pop every few minutes amid the windy summer heat of Queens.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The appellate court must decide if it will be decided in a summary disposition, whether briefs will be submitted either with or without oral arguments, or whether the case should be certified to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for consideration, which is considered rare.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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What’s evident is that Elizabeth shares a disposition with her satirical father.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a total of 480 square feet at your disposal, this cabin is built for modern living.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nix can sling the ball and also pick up yards on the ground, and Sean Payton added another weapon to his disposal in the draft with the addition of RJ Harvey.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many deals require membership in restaurant loyalty programs or involve online ordering.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 Aug. 2025
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By precisely measuring the energy spectrum of these antineutrinos, JUNO aims to determine the mass ordering.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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