1
as in allocation
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
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Relevance
2
as in sequence
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
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Recent Examples of distribution
There is an active debate about the merits of various strategies to win the competition for AI while avoiding catastrophe, but there has been less discussion about how AGI might reshape the international landscape, the distribution of global power, and geopolitical alliances.
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Matan Chorev, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
Xcel Energy spokeswoman Michelle Aguayo said the company is investing in reducing wildfire risks across its system, enhancing the distribution grid to meet growing customer needs and to integrate electric vehicles, solar installations and storage batteries.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Statistically, higher education correlates with stronger earning potential, so wealth distributions are granted accordingly.
—Jerry R. Sneed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Velvet Peanut Butter brand, with its decades-long Detroit history, will be produced in Detroit in 2026 with plans for nationwide distribution.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
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Matan Chorev, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
Xcel Energy spokeswoman Michelle Aguayo said the company is investing in reducing wildfire risks across its system, enhancing the distribution grid to meet growing customer needs and to integrate electric vehicles, solar installations and storage batteries.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Statistically, higher education correlates with stronger earning potential, so wealth distributions are granted accordingly.
—Jerry R. Sneed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Velvet Peanut Butter brand, with its decades-long Detroit history, will be produced in Detroit in 2026 with plans for nationwide distribution.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
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And there were almost no visual effects used when Tim and Millie’s eyes touch in a queasy, skin-crawling sequence.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Sandler included a tribute for Boyce following a blooper sequence at the end of the film.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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The draft improvement plans released May 23 outline arrangements to overhaul schedules, train staff members and introduce new curricula to the three middle schools.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Reprinted by arrangement with Random House, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The upbeat disposition matters with Neal, who hasn’t responded well to being the target of scrutiny during three disappointing years at right tackle.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Discuss Burial and Funeral Preferences Though uncomfortable, discussing funeral preferences and the disposition of remains is an act of kindness.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Attorneys for Howard argued that damage to the nursery would have been negligible except the flood waters had been diverted across nursery land by embankments at the city’s new sewerage disposal plant.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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China Lake is a significant Navy explosives training site and also has hazardous materials disposal capabilities, according to authorities.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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