distribution

[dis-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌdɪs trəˈbyu ʃən /

NOUN

allocation, dispersion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circulation delivery disposal dissemination handling marketing sharing trading transport transportation

STRONG

administration allotment apportioning apportionment assessment assigning dealing diffusion dispensation dispersal division dole mailing partition partitioning propagation rationing scattering spreading

WEAK

alloting circulating disposing dissipating handing out prorating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keeping retention

STRONG

juncture unity

WEAK

collection gathering hoard hoarding maintenance store

NOUN

classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disposal placement

STRONG

arrangement assortment disposition grouping location order ordering organization sequence

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization

WEAK

collection gathering hoard hoarding maintenance store

Example Sentences

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The banking service partnerships provide more potential distribution channels for SoFiUSD.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The government maintains that Australia has all the fuel it needs, but panic buying and distribution problems have created regional shortages.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“At the very least, markets have received a welcome jolt that is forcing a repricing in the distribution of outcomes” from the conflict, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This deal would strengthen McCormick’s condiments and flavorings portfolio while expanding its North American retail and distribution footprint, said Alex Torgerson, M&A partner at consulting firm West Monroe.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The distribution center opened at 9:00 AM, Fridays only.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

distribution

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