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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
These permit the legal distribution of film and TV titles to commercial venues beyond traditional cinemas.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
When Trump brings the cost of energy down by facilitating the exploration, development, refinement, and distribution of our natural resources, all of America will pay less for gas at the pump, less for food and other commodities, and will experience more economic freedom.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
When preparing non-toxic food, perfectly even distribution isn’t usually a concern, but a gram of powder that may contain a mystery dose of a powerful sedative like ketamine — or even the far deadlier fentanyl — is dangerous.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
One more qualification for NUA treatment: The lump sum distribution must occur after a triggering event.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
When Trump brings the cost of energy down by facilitating the exploration, development, refinement, and distribution of our natural resources, all of America will pay less for gas at the pump, less for food and other commodities, and will experience more economic freedom.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
When preparing non-toxic food, perfectly even distribution isn’t usually a concern, but a gram of powder that may contain a mystery dose of a powerful sedative like ketamine — or even the far deadlier fentanyl — is dangerous.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
One more qualification for NUA treatment: The lump sum distribution must occur after a triggering event.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distribution
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The household is barely making ends meet in the series’ opening sequence, and after Jean’s disappearance, the siblings are cruelly separated by the British bureaucratic state.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The test, developed at the University of California, San Francisco, extracts the DNA and RNA from a sample of blood, tissue or body fluid, and then sequences the genetic material and compares the sequences to a vast database of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see what matches up.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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If the arrangement is semi-permanent, visit your city hall website to determine to which department the violation(s) should be reported.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Advocates told lawmakers at a New York City Council hearing on elder fraud last week that the current arrangement is unsustainable.Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 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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For example, home textiles made with Birla Excel are designed to be biodegradable, which helps reduce environmental impact after disposal.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The group sold its Sylvan Learning business in February of this year in an attempt to deleverage its balance sheet, but other possible disposals were hindered by the allegations involving Kahn, FRG’s chief restructuring officer David Orlofsky said in a court filing.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Distribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distribution. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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