make the rounds
idiom
US, of a rumor, a piece of news, etc.
: to be passed from one person to another person and become widely known
Rumors about his resignation were making the rounds.
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His cars are not permanently displayed anywhere, but make the rounds of leading museums and auto events.
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
By Wednesday, videos of waves lashing the homes began to make the rounds on social media.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
As photos and videos of her high-octane performances make the rounds on social media after every new tour date, interest in Mayhem grows, and fans in the United Kingdom are getting excited for their chance to see the Grammy and Oscar winner before The Mayhem Ball hits London in September.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
His cars are not permanently displayed anywhere, but make the rounds of leading museums and auto events.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
By Wednesday, videos of waves lashing the homes began to make the rounds on social media.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
As photos and videos of her high-octane performances make the rounds on social media after every new tour date, interest in Mayhem grows, and fans in the United Kingdom are getting excited for their chance to see the Grammy and Oscar winner before The Mayhem Ball hits London in September.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
His cars are not permanently displayed anywhere, but make the rounds of leading museums and auto events.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Make the rounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20rounds. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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