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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
Haugen was a customer service representative at the company’s local distribution site, one of 700 such locations around the country.
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Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Kramer used the cellphones to communicate with people inside and outside the prison and carry out his drug distribution network.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Nov. 2024
The funds were used to establish a satellite location near the center of the Park-It Market’s distribution area, where the mobile food pantry can restock its inventory without having to drive back to the Cupertino location.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
No! Producer Norman Grossfeld was talking to an executive at one of the potential distribution studios who wanted to get a big star.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Kramer used the cellphones to communicate with people inside and outside the prison and carry out his drug distribution network.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Nov. 2024
The funds were used to establish a satellite location near the center of the Park-It Market’s distribution area, where the mobile food pantry can restock its inventory without having to drive back to the Cupertino location.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
No! Producer Norman Grossfeld was talking to an executive at one of the potential distribution studios who wanted to get a big star.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
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What does that do in the engine in the sequence of starting a ship?Josh Weiss, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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That said, one thing that had to be considered was Scott’s desire to stage a battle in the Colosseum, which would be filled with water for the sequence that involves a full-on naval battle in the arena, complete with man-eating sharks.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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While noting that many Arizona cities have drastically reduced their per capita water demand, Goddard argued that cities will eventually need to find water-sharing arrangements with farms so that cities can pay farmers to use their water in dry times.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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These findings were reiterated more than four times, RTW’s motion notes, adding that in a separate filing in September, Masimo confirmed that neither Kiani nor any other director had made arrangements with a third-party investor regarding trading or voting shares.Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Engaging in self-reflection: Demonstrating self-awareness and humility, recognizing the impact of your dispositions and behaviors on the well-being of your team.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Who's got four paws, a sunny disposition and loves fetching balls?Yacob Reyes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Training is half-hearted, and employees revert to familiar practices, refusing to fully leverage the new tools at their disposal.Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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North Korea's strategic forces are thought to have at least 50 nuclear warheads at their disposal, with enough material to build many more.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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