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as in disseminated
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
circulate the plans for the new stadium around town to get people's reaction
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as in rumored
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
circulated a rumor that someone was about to be fired
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as in spread
to become known
the prince denies the story about an extramarital affair that's been circulating in the tabloids
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Recent Examples of circulated
That night, plainclothes ICE officers detained them at the California airport, seen in viral videos circulated on social media.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
However, following Norris’ death, AI photos claimed to be taken during Norris’ funeral circulated online.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The video, which circulated on social media Friday, shows three men wearing white shirts and black pants jumping out of a car beside a field in southwestern Iran.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Their hug after Illinois’ Elite Eight win over Iowa circulated online.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Footage of Cole attending a Monkey Kings game circulated on social media on Thursday.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Rumors of liquidation circulated — in the middle of the NBA and NHL seasons — but Main Street has so far been able to stave that off.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Images from February circulated by the activists match images obtained by the Associated Press on Tuesday through Copernicus, the European climate agency.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Szydlo also said false information circulated online suggesting that the man in the video was a Glastonbury police officer.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
However, following Norris’ death, AI photos claimed to be taken during Norris’ funeral circulated online.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The video, which circulated on social media Friday, shows three men wearing white shirts and black pants jumping out of a car beside a field in southwestern Iran.
—Max Burman, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Their hug after Illinois’ Elite Eight win over Iowa circulated online.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Footage of Cole attending a Monkey Kings game circulated on social media on Thursday.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Rumors of liquidation circulated — in the middle of the NBA and NHL seasons — but Main Street has so far been able to stave that off.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Images from February circulated by the activists match images obtained by the Associated Press on Tuesday through Copernicus, the European climate agency.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Szydlo also said false information circulated online suggesting that the man in the video was a Glastonbury police officer.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulated
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According to the arrest report, the detective disseminated a probable-cause flier days later.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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There’s also the rise in facial plastic surgery for men—Elon Musk and John Mulaney are rumored to be among the recipients—seeking stronger chins.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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His retirement, which had been rumored for weeks, is virtually certain to set off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to vie for his seat.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Because this month’s layoffs are not confined to tech and spread across airlines, logistics, food production, healthcare, and more, the overall job market may be entering a recalibration period due to cost pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Starting Wednesday, videos and posters will be plastered in subways and public spaces, spreading awareness about the negative components of what can be a disturbing encounter.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This means the fruit may not taste like the original pomegranate, as most pomegranate trees are propagated from hardwood cuttings, rather than by seed, to ensure consistent fruit production.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne is patent-protected and cannot be propagated.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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In my family it was usually whispered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Industry associates whispered to Vanity Fair in 1996 about Mottola adopting shady mobster tactics in his running of Sony, demanding loyalty and allegedly keeping a gun in his briefcase.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kuwait’s Al Salmi tanker was attacked at the port connected to the United Arab Emirates city better known as a destination for influencers, Reuters and The New York Times reported.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Others, such as Susan Braverman, also reported feeling stretched thin after being required to work in stressful conditions with higher-than-normal callout rates while not receiving compensation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The architect Norman Foster suggested a glass roof and a glass spire, while the landscape artist and architect Clément Willemin recommended adding a roof garden with wildflowers.—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some fans have already suggested an adaptation of Luigi's Mansion.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Circulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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