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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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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
Every state is allowed to pick its own monthly distribution dates, and while some states follow the standard 1st and 28th day of the month, others do not.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The victim might not notice that the email was addressed to a user who had registered a free Microsoft 365 test domain to create the distribution list that contained the target emails.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Paramount, working with some co-financiers, acquired the feature for North America distribution (and Japan and France) for $25 million.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
At the same time, ongoing distribution amounts will need to be recalculated for public sector retirees, adding further complexity.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
The victim might not notice that the email was addressed to a user who had registered a free Microsoft 365 test domain to create the distribution list that contained the target emails.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Paramount, working with some co-financiers, acquired the feature for North America distribution (and Japan and France) for $25 million.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
At the same time, ongoing distribution amounts will need to be recalculated for public sector retirees, adding further complexity.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
Noun
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That included an eight-save sequence in the third, in which Arlington pulled John Snider (21 saves) for all 1:34 of a 4-on-4 down 3-1 with 5:09 left – and kept him off for a 26-second 6-on-4 advantage.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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The average Premier League team have 57 sequences per match that start in the attacking half.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the ensuing decades, these institutional arrangements held firm and even grew.—
Roy Brownell,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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With the mellowness of the arrangements belying the weight of her messages, Oladokun proved equally perceptive on loneliness.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Your dream business, routine, partner, setup, physique and disposition.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Still, her amicable disposition and nonchalant attitude reinforced the confessional tenor and straight-shooting candor of many of her songs.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Warriors have multiple movable first-round draft picks and a few second-rounders at their disposal, and from Chicago's perspective, the deal would hinge on those assets.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Oud is also one of the longest-lasting ingredients perfumers have at their disposal.—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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