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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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
Aside from its studio, Paramount Pictures, Paramount was embedded in a mix of distribution platforms from its Paramount+ streaming service to its cable and broadcast channels (CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Showtime).
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Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Film Workers for Palestine emphasize that their boycott is not aimed at individuals, but institutions, such as Israeli film production and distribution companies, even film festivals.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Focus has worldwide rights on the movie and UPI will handle international distribution for the studio.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Most recently, Hendrix worked with Sphere Entertainment in Las Vegas, focused on growing sales, events and distribution partnerships.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Film Workers for Palestine emphasize that their boycott is not aimed at individuals, but institutions, such as Israeli film production and distribution companies, even film festivals.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Focus has worldwide rights on the movie and UPI will handle international distribution for the studio.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Most recently, Hendrix worked with Sphere Entertainment in Las Vegas, focused on growing sales, events and distribution partnerships.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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One allocation point is assigned for each calendar month a person had a Facebook account between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The same shift is happening with high-net-worth individuals, increasingly professionalizing their allocations.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Costumed characters move in dreamlike sequences.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The arrow sequence, though, has a connection to video gaming, recognizably originating in a game called Helldivers 2, a science-fiction narrative similar to Robert Heinlein’s book Starship Troopers that covers fascistic themes.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps surprisingly, the founder of the biggest hedge fund in history suggested that redistribution will be sorely needed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The redistribution story doesn't stop at training data.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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First, assume that classification will be litigated if the arrangement is aggressive or if the borrower is thinly capitalized.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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To start things off, the SPCO performs a new string orchestra arrangement of Zehetmair’s 2023 string trio, Passacaglia, Burlesque and Choral.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Dim lighting bounces off of soft pink tiles and warms the dining room, the bathrooms glow ocean blue, every inch of the space colored by the sisters’ sunny dispositions and their dedication to turning even the most low-key midweek dinner into an exercise in jubilant excess.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy echoed that getting an MBA or having the biggest LinkedIn network might not help you in your career nearly as much as having a positive disposition.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Defensive coordinator Chris Ash figured the wealth of pass rushers at his disposal could get to Carson Beck with just four defenders.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Trombone developed a depth-perception system for explosive ordnance disposal robots while completing his electronics engineering technology degree at the University of Arkansas, Grantham, according to a US Air Force release published on September 2.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fast-food burger spot will offer 24-hour drive-thru and dining room service, along with online ordering and curbside pickup.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Guests see it in clunky ordering, stale ambiance, and uneven service.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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