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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
Extremist chatter around targeting critical infrastructure notably increased in 2020, the same year a 14-page guide circulated among extremist communication channels detailing low-tech attacks, including assaults on power grids using firearms.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Talk of orbital data centers has circulated for years, largely as a speculative or long-term concept; but now, experts say, there is additional urgency as the AI boom is increasingly dependent on ever more power to support the training and running of energy-hungry AI models.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the day, pictures circulated online that appeared to show unmarked police cars at Wood Farm, Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on the Sandringham Estate, with plainclothes officers gathering outside.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The arrest came after pictures circulated online that appeared to show unmarked police cars at Wood Farm, Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with plainclothes officers gathering outside.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the day, pictures circulated online that appeared to show unmarked police cars at Wood Farm, Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with plainclothes officers gathering outside.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Colin Kang was last seen around noon Tuesday near the Martis Camp Express lift at the Truckee-area resort, according to a missing poster circulated by the SJSU ski club and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The heat is then circulated through the building’s indoor air.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Her name has been circulated alongside other prominent women leaders, including former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who was formally nominated by her country earlier this month.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Talk of orbital data centers has circulated for years, largely as a speculative or long-term concept; but now, experts say, there is additional urgency as the AI boom is increasingly dependent on ever more power to support the training and running of energy-hungry AI models.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the day, pictures circulated online that appeared to show unmarked police cars at Wood Farm, Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on the Sandringham Estate, with plainclothes officers gathering outside.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The arrest came after pictures circulated online that appeared to show unmarked police cars at Wood Farm, Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with plainclothes officers gathering outside.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the day, pictures circulated online that appeared to show unmarked police cars at Wood Farm, Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with plainclothes officers gathering outside.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Colin Kang was last seen around noon Tuesday near the Martis Camp Express lift at the Truckee-area resort, according to a missing poster circulated by the SJSU ski club and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The heat is then circulated through the building’s indoor air.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Her name has been circulated alongside other prominent women leaders, including former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who was formally nominated by her country earlier this month.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulated
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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.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the days leading up to the walkout, Clifton and other student organizers disseminated flyers on social media inviting students to join in.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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These are rumored to be some of the strongest in town — so strong the bar politely caps you at two.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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The governor is one of several prominent Democrats rumored to be considering a potential presidential run in 2028, the year Fetterman will be up for reelection.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
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Europe’s is a false economy, spending less now, but risking spending far more if the conflict spreads in the future.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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That means new or rare plants cannot be legally propagated, even for your own use.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Before being sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of his third wife, former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson cried, raged and whispered during a 40-minute speech.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Dolphins, not Jordan, whispered how his size and disruptive game were reminiscent of Jason Taylor.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company hasn’t revealed any specifications, names, or pricing yet.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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The strange triple play might have revealed a few important truths for the Giants.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the days leading up to the Olympics men's hockey final, FBI spokesman Ben Williamson clashed with several news outlets that had reported Patel had used the government jet to fly to Italy with plans to attend hockey games at the Olympics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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As of Monday evening, there have been no tragedies reported in relation to the storm, Hooley said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The presence of anorthosite on the moon suggested that the entire orb was once a magma ocean, or completely molten.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The expert also suggested starting at the back of the head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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