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

Depending on the facts, annual distributions may also be required. — Ronald Stair, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

People are being warned not to mail checks because of rampant theft, yet brokerages still rely on sending physical checks for certain transactions such as qualified charitable distributions or 401(k) rollovers. — Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

By comparing x+ distributions of the two event classes, the researchers were looking to spot changes in PDF. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

To weaponize this advantage, the 30 clubs have withheld roughly $75 million each in central-fund distributions, amassing a $2 billion liquidity holdback. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

This year, the treasurer expects distributions from September bills to begin landing in October. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

According to the filing, Kanin’s attorney agreed on April 18 and 20 to make distributions to replenish the account and requested deposit instructions. — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Existing mapping tools modify proteins as they are being generated, running the risk of changing their distributions. — Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

New investments were allegedly used to pay distributions and redemptions to earlier investors. — Jeff Quackenbush, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026