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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
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 distribution
Small producers focused on farming and site expression rarely have the distribution or marketing muscle of larger brands.
—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
All of Comcast has a market valuation of about a quarter the size of Netflix’s $311 billion, so a deal for part of the company, minus the distribution and maybe the broadcast operations, would certainly be financially sustainable.
—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
With its distribution channels in a good spot, Frankel is focused on building the brand’s voice.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Filmmakers and production companies are looking at the traditional means of distribution and believe something is broken.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for distribution
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
All of Comcast has a market valuation of about a quarter the size of Netflix’s $311 billion, so a deal for part of the company, minus the distribution and maybe the broadcast operations, would certainly be financially sustainable.
—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
With its distribution channels in a good spot, Frankel is focused on building the brand’s voice.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Filmmakers and production companies are looking at the traditional means of distribution and believe something is broken.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for distribution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
-
For some retirees, a more conservative allocation may be entirely appropriate.
-
Asset allocation and currency trends are two of many factors that will determine the outcome.
Noun
-
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Bregman both tagged and advanced on the sequence, putting runners on second and third for Suzuki.
-
The companies getting this right ensure that marketing, R&D and operations work from the same consumer truth at the same time so that what consumers need and what the business can brilliantly deliver are answered together, not in sequence.
Noun
-
Many of its candidates support entirely eliminating immigration enforcement, abolishing the police, sweeping wealth redistribution and expanding government ownership over significant sectors of the economy.
-
This, along with the league’s lottery reform rules forcing teams near the bottom of the league to compete, is leading to a redistribution of talent league-wide.
Noun
-
The table arrangements will require a chess master to figure out — but the chess master here is the bride, who lives for this kind of puzzle.
-
If technical and commercial milestones are met, future agreements could cover power plant siting, electricity offtake arrangements, permitting, and construction.
Noun
-
The fraught subject of the proper disposition of those human remains has taken on a new sensitivity — both for the prehistoric people’s Native American successors in Florida, and for the archaeologists and developers encountering them.
-
That disposition compounded into the richest, most inventive society the world has ever seen.
Noun
-
Properly handling fire pit ashes prevents accidental fires and ensures safe disposal or reuse for your home and garden.
-
Toilets flush more often, disposals run nonstop and hoses stay on for hours to fill kiddie pools or rinse off the grill.
Noun
-
Line dance at lunch The line inside Boss Hog on Tuesday stretched from the ordering counter to the entrance, which isn’t saying much since, according to Catawba County property records, the entire building is about 1,200 square feet.
-
From the late 2010s through the pandemic, frictionless service became key with a focus on mobile ordering, self-checkout and frictionless transactions.
Cite this Entry
“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
