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

In the meantime, the district is holding mobile food distributions for students in various neighborhoods the rest of the week after receiving state permission to do so. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Incentive trusts can tie distributions to education, employment, or specific milestones rather than releasing funds all at once. — Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Family feuds that arise because not enough thought and communication happened during the planning process can not only deplete assets parents intended to gift but delay distributions. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Combined with more money than ever from domestic prize-money distributions, the Premier League’s middle has probably never been stronger. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

The judge’s new ruling means Barrow, as trustee of Voletta’s trust, is entitled to receive her 25 percent share of distributions from the Primary Wave deal. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

Using Form 1099-DIV Use Form 1099-DIV to report dividend income and capital gain distributions on your federal income tax return. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

Scott has given more than $5 billion per year in charitable distributions since 2019. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026

Those clubs own major stakes in RSNs, whose distributions are not included in the revenue-sharing formula. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026