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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
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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
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Recent Examples of distributions
In Canada, where around $30 billion invested in private real estate funds, about 40% of the total, is now gated as managers limit distributions and halt redemptions.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Heirs may learn who will serve as trustee, when distributions are likely to occur, and what constraints exist to preserve wealth across generations.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Under buyback programs, instead of making cash distributions, companies repurchase their own shares on the open market.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Experts said the challenges facing the Hayward program follow patterns seen across the country — amid limited government resources, threats of lawsuits and difficulty managing distributions and raising funds, turning promises into payments may be the hardest part.
—Ara Rosenthal, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Both the School Aid Fund and the Michigan Transportation Fund will receive over $109 million each, on top of the distributions to local units of government, Ron Leix, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Treasury, confirmed.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Additional options to explore include qualified charitable distributions (direct transfers from your IRA to a charity) and qualified longevity annuity contracts, which can provide a lifetime stream of income starting at age 85.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Losing documentation eliminates the opportunity to take tax-free distributions later.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The distributions cover more than 49 million vehicles insured by State Farm across the country, with the actual amount varying by state and premiums paid.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Heirs may learn who will serve as trustee, when distributions are likely to occur, and what constraints exist to preserve wealth across generations.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Under buyback programs, instead of making cash distributions, companies repurchase their own shares on the open market.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Experts said the challenges facing the Hayward program follow patterns seen across the country — amid limited government resources, threats of lawsuits and difficulty managing distributions and raising funds, turning promises into payments may be the hardest part.
—Ara Rosenthal, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Both the School Aid Fund and the Michigan Transportation Fund will receive over $109 million each, on top of the distributions to local units of government, Ron Leix, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Treasury, confirmed.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Additional options to explore include qualified charitable distributions (direct transfers from your IRA to a charity) and qualified longevity annuity contracts, which can provide a lifetime stream of income starting at age 85.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Losing documentation eliminates the opportunity to take tax-free distributions later.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The distributions cover more than 49 million vehicles insured by State Farm across the country, with the actual amount varying by state and premiums paid.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributions
Noun
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While cancellation options are available in advance of the first, second and third financial quarters—broadly speaking, advertisers may back out of between 25% and 50% of their upfront allocations for each of those periods—the ontological status of fall buys is a lot less equivocal.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Remaining funds will come from existing Gary community development and animal shelter allocations.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Series star Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy, also said the show’s action sequences will change.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Series star Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy, also said the tone of the show’s action sequences will change.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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If your husband predeceases you, the person who will be in charge of the arrangements for his funeral, memorial, cremation or burial will be you.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to the policy, travelers also have the option to accept alternative arrangements or travel credits if their original travel is impacted.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Distributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributions. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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