DISTRIBUTION Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

distribution

noun

ˌdi-strə-ˈbyü-shən

Definition of distribution

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

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 The result was stronger online and retail store sales, demonstrating that e-commerce can strengthen traditional distribution rather than compete with it. — Adam Barker, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The decision swung on Paramount’s anticipated 27 percent market share in wide-release theatrical distribution. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Certain brands work better in certain different points of distribution. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Cesar Suppa, Santiago Lujan, Jhon Ramirez and Matias Serrano were arrested in connection with the drug distribution network operating across Miami-Dade, Miami Beach police said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distribution

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Noun

If voters approve Charter Amendment PRK, the minimum allocation would double that amount — to $986 million — by 2036, the analysis said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
But under Solomon; growth, and investing back into the firm, have become genuine capital allocation priorities.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of allocation

Noun

The developer said the model effectively created a plan for completing prerequisite quests in sequence.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Now, the sequence is more likely to end in shouted abuse and maybe a scuffle, the video shot on phones and streamed — sometimes live — on platforms like Kick or Facebook.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of sequence

Noun

Its progressive benefit formula gives lower-wage workers a greater replacement rate than higher-wage workers, making redistribution a feature of the design.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Choose terms the customer can understand and the business can enforce, including limits on redistribution.

— Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of redistribution

Noun

The large rooms all have plenty of room for kids and the various suite arrangements accommodate larger families.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Hill raised concerns about the board’s oversight of district spending and its relationships with outside contractors, including consulting arrangements involving former CMS executive in residence Raki McGregor and his company, Qonnect, LLC.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrangement

Noun

The bird was also known for its disposition, especially toward men.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The company has opened two facilities and upgraded others to expand throughput, while investing in a visibility platform that gives customers the information needed to streamline disposition decisions.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of disposition

Noun

Scores of residents were evacuated from their homes near the base early Sunday as armed police officers and army bomb-disposal experts swooped on the rural area.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Nick wants to be careful about their firm’s spending, but Serena reminds him that Cathcarts has every resource at its disposal.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of disposal

Noun

Others, like its restaurants’ signature Southern hospitality, will evolve as diners change their ordering and eating habits.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Earlier this spring, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation ordering cuts to EmPOWER, the state’s energy efficiency program.

— Tom Nyein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Oct. 2026

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