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
Charter Communications, the No. 1 pay-TV operator in the U.S. memorably clashed with Disney in 2023, leading to a 10-day blackout and a novel agreement including streaming distribution but also ending carriage for major cable channels like Freeform.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
But Universal Studios held—and continues to hold—the distribution rights for any Hulk solo films, so Marvel Studios scuttled plans for a sequel and recast star Edward Norton with Mark Ruffalo for future Avengers team-up films.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Weight distribution for the vehicle was optimized by a rear-wheel-drive transaxle, shifted through a six-speed manual gearbox.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Everyone needs to come together to strengthen the distribution in the United States.
—David Moin, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
But Universal Studios held—and continues to hold—the distribution rights for any Hulk solo films, so Marvel Studios scuttled plans for a sequel and recast star Edward Norton with Mark Ruffalo for future Avengers team-up films.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Weight distribution for the vehicle was optimized by a rear-wheel-drive transaxle, shifted through a six-speed manual gearbox.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Everyone needs to come together to strengthen the distribution in the United States.
—David Moin, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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Oh, and sometimes a low-impact hit when the elevator lands at the end of the sequence.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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This chaotic sequence has felt more like an HBO drama than the reality for the largest public school system in the United States.—
Matt Gonzales,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These springs are made of chitin nanofibers layered in a twisted arrangement, which makes each structure appear much like an actual spring.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
22 Feb. 2025
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This graphics arrangement in the HP AIO is satisfactory for video streaming and, based on the numbers, should suffice for light 1080p modern gaming at high detail settings.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Court's January 7, 2025 order granting preliminary relief is STAYED pending the disposition of the appeal.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the governor may suspend the mayor for a period not exceeding 30 days.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His former girlfriend took the hard drive off to the local council rubbish disposal centre from where it was taken to a landfill site in Newport, Wales.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Then, plug the disposal back in and give it a minute before trying again.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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