Synonyms of distributions

distributions

noun

plural of distribution

1

as in allocations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allocations
• redistributions
• allotments
• dispensations
• apportionments
• disbursements
• issuances
• divisions
• admeasurements
• reallocations
• reapportionments
• repartitions
• partitions
• redivisions
• separations

2

as in sequences

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sequences
• arrangements
• orderings
• dispositions
• setups
• arrays
• disposals
• orders
• continuities
• layouts
• series
• chains
• priorities
• processions
• structures
• patterns
• successions
• systems
• designs
• alignments
• progressions
• precedences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disorders
• disruptions
• upsets
• confusions
• disorganizations
• disconnections

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of distributions

Manchester City are likely to top the list of distributions to clubs under FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the third World Cup in succession, calculations from The Athletic have found. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

In 2025, Hanover Township gave away 1,800 backpacks filled with supplies during the distributions. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

There are certain penalty exceptions, such as for distributions for higher education expenses. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Ordering rules When a distribution from a Roth account is made less than the full balance, under the ordering rules, the first distributions are principal. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

The vulnerability resides in KVM, which is, in essence, a virtual machine app included in the kernel of many Linux distributions. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Managers are communicating more often, being less secretive, providing transparency and providing more clarity about distributions and redemptions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Robyn Schlice, a member of the church’s farmworker ministry, said the funds will support school supply drives, a computer literacy program, rental assistance and monthly distributions of clothing, food and household items. — Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Another quirk of the mutual fund redemption process shows up when markets have a losing year and investors are still socked with capital gains distributions. — Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026