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

The optical assembly designed to record the distributions of iron ions in the corona is outfitted with astrocameras, each of which captures spectra from a different ionic species. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

Devices running some configurations of Alpine Linux, and possibly other distributions, are affected by a decade-old vulnerability that allows attackers to log into devices with no password. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

Zelenskyy had said on X that the strikes first targeted the former school that was used for regular distributions of humanitarian aid and then took aim at a nearby shelter. — Derek Gatopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

But the pressure of the different distributions is still there, right? — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026

Banks and brokers still need to reconcile ownership records, accounts, collateral and corporate actions across different systems, while issuers still need to know who owns their securities and who is entitled to vote or receive distributions. — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

McCormick further ordered prejudgment interest on those distributions, calculated from the dates the payments were made and compounded quarterly at the statutory rate. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2026

There’s still no details, exactly, on how that 25% is being distributed and to whom — nor whether these distributions are included in the figures from SAG-AFTRA on Monday. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

To that end, ownership, compensation, distributions and personal guarantees all need to be considered. — Catherine Shanahan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026