distributions

noun

plural of distribution
1
as in allocations
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 sequences
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 distributions What those reviews don't capture is the proportion of bookings that complete without incident, which, across platforms handling millions of reservations annually, is considerably higher than review distributions suggest. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Bain also finds average holding periods at exit have stretched to about seven years, with distributions to investors stuck below 15% of net asset value for four straight years. — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The team then ran thousands of simulations, testing which combinations of globular cluster properties and dark matter distributions could reproduce the stream's observed brightness and shape. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 From there, Manfred can make distributions to clubs that receive revenue sharing — often smaller-market teams — and to teams that grow their local revenues in areas other than media, such as attendance. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 This simulated fast charging across various electrode thicknesses, porosities, and binder distributions to map lithium-ion movement, pinpoint lithium plating, and isolate structural stress. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Air purifier distributions, which began in 2025, only provide temporary in-home relief. — Samhita M Ilango, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, the district is holding mobile food distributions for students in various neighborhoods the rest of the week after receiving state permission to do so. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributions
  1. allocations
  2. sequences
  3. arrangements
Noun
  • Yet family offices are letting their stock allocations grow as a share of their portfolio, rather than rebalancing, suggesting a long-term bullish tilt to stocks.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The remaining funds will come from existing Gary community development and animal shelter allocations, according to Post-Tribune archives.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of allocations
Noun
  • That might also explain the movie’s attempts to supercharge its few action sequences, as if the filmmakers realized belatedly that a sad book without much incident wasn’t exactly prime summer studio release fodder.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The genetic code is what life everywhere uses to convert the information contained in DNA into specific protein sequences.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • This megaplayful Spanish-language version has fun Latin arrangements (accordions!
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Some young residents, still early in their careers, are turning to unconventional living arrangements, including living with elderly roommates, to keep their housing costs down.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrangements

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“Distributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributions. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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