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
Relevance
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
-
If California’s pension systems invest in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, allocations should be small, fully disclosed, subject to strict custody and stress testing, and have clear exit strategies to protect taxpayers.—
Mariana Trujillo,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
-
They are offered through four allocations each year to a direct mailing list.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Fragment-sequences in time swept toward a place before history, before chronology, where everything that ever-happened fades, where past present and future exist all at once in the sea of African time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
-
From thunderous victory to shattering downfall, this play delivers sweeping action sequences, political intrigue, and a theatrical experience that hits with the force of a battle drum.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In those arrangements, the emotional and administrative burden remains on the client’s shoulders.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Organizers have yet to outline departure arrangements for the players, who traveled to Australia only days before the US-Israeli war against Iran erupted.—
Swati Pandey,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Distributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributions. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
