How to Use circulation in a Sentence

circulation

noun
  • Let's open the windows to get some circulation in here.
  • He has bad circulation in his legs.
  • This memo is not meant for circulation.
  • The attic has poor air circulation.
  • The drug improves blood circulation.
  • The coins have recently entered circulation.
  • Does that idea of circulation feel true to you?
    Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
  • So adding a few holes to your tote will help with drainage and airflow circulation.
    Annisa Charles, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
  • Less circulation can make joints feel stiffer.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The brace should be snug but not tight enough to restrict circulation.
    Lindsay Modglin, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Your skin gets more of a glow, too, due to better circulation.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Print circulation has dwindled and page count has shrunk by more than half from its peak.
    Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Poor circulation can leave your legs feeling tired, heavy, swollen, and stiff.
    Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 11 June 2026
  • For circulation, the nurse tells me.
    Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Switch those on to create more air circulation and help filter out the hot air.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • Fans work to cool you because the air circulation makes your skin feel cooler.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Shorter grass has better air circulation and helps the soil to dry out.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • Keep the leaves dry and space plants far enough to allow for proper air circulation.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
  • These help with circulation and keep your legs from feeling heavy or swollen after hours in the air.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The flow of blood to the brain slows down, and the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid speeds up.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Make sure your drapes or shades are not blocking vents, as that can restrict air circulation.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Flavonoids give grapes their rich color and are linked to better circulation and heart health.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The more blood circulation, the more oxygen-rich blood is pumped to muscles.
    Leslie Hsu Oh, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
  • For the fullest flavor, opt for a shady spot with plenty of air circulation, like a counter or open shelf.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022
  • In the garden, plant them 3 to 4 feet apart for good air circulation.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The tunnels had lights, an air circulation system and a heater.
    CBS News, 30 Mar. 2022
  • The plastic or foil wraps often cut down on air circulation and can hold in too much water.
    Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The idea is to promote air circulation.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Pop quiz Which of these is not a real zine that made it into circulation?
    Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 5 June 2024
  • The cast was put on following surgery last month to help improve circulation to his toes.
    Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023

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