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

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

The $83 trillion under discussion is not solely composed of the wealthiest families but will affect almost all ownership structures, business operations and, not least, wealth distributions. — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 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

Social Security benefits and pension income are partially taxable depending on AGI, and distributions from pre-tax accounts are taxable. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Troubles with its property tax system upgrade delayed some distributions from recent billing cycles at Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office while pushing this year’s cycle two months later. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026