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
In short, fate’s distribution of long straws is wildly capricious.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
Despite these hardships, Cuomo prioritized vaccine distribution in our communities.
—Patrick Young, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
Even heat distribution: Stainless-steel pans are often layered with aluminum or copper cores, which help distribute heat evenly across the cooking surface.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Friz will work with Higginson to drive box office revenues and set strategic goals and objectives for the Germany and Austria operating companies overseeing sales, distribution, acquisitions, marketing, publicity and finance.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
Despite these hardships, Cuomo prioritized vaccine distribution in our communities.
—Patrick Young, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
Even heat distribution: Stainless-steel pans are often layered with aluminum or copper cores, which help distribute heat evenly across the cooking surface.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Friz will work with Higginson to drive box office revenues and set strategic goals and objectives for the Germany and Austria operating companies overseeing sales, distribution, acquisitions, marketing, publicity and finance.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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Richards played all 540 minutes of Palace’s triumphant FA Cup run, a six-match sequence that included three contests against teams in the top half of the Premier League table.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Establish a consistent bedtime routine: A simple sequence like bath, book, feed, lullaby, and bed can cue sleep.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Noun
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To preview upcoming album A Matter of Time, the rising singer-composer lets her frustration simmer above sighing harmonies and ornate string arrangements, producing a beautifully mad opening shot.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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But that arrangement has been costly and inconvenient.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The disposition of the case against the boy was not immediately clear.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2025
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The disposition of the cart and the boy before Patel’s reach – including whether the child might have been falling and whether the cart clipped anything – is indiscernible because Patel’s back obscures both from the camera.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Public policies on air quality, waste disposal, and green space maintenance all contribute to a city's overall health.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Other new sources of revenue include higher fees for telecom leases at city buildings and higher trash disposal fees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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