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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
Videos of the incident circulated widely, drawing criticism and outrage over the pet’s death.
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Paige St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The day after the ceremony, photos circulated online of an ivory handkerchief embroidered with lace that was handed out to the wedding guests.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 July 2026
Its design is based on the Double Eagle, the iconic 22-karat, $20 gold coin that circulated as legal tender in the United States for more than 80 years.
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Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
According to an unofficial and widely circulated online list, some 38,500 people were still unaccounted for, down from nearly 60,000 in the days immediately after the quakes.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Rumors had circulated the previous year that the couple were engaged, but neither would speak on it.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's trip to the United Kingdom is already marred by drama after reports circulated that the visit was canceled due to security concerns.
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Tracy Wright , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
That system has allowed plans to be widely circulated for public input, and for the leasing, permitting, and administration of plans to be predictable and orderly.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Paige St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The day after the ceremony, photos circulated online of an ivory handkerchief embroidered with lace that was handed out to the wedding guests.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 July 2026
Its design is based on the Double Eagle, the iconic 22-karat, $20 gold coin that circulated as legal tender in the United States for more than 80 years.
—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
According to an unofficial and widely circulated online list, some 38,500 people were still unaccounted for, down from nearly 60,000 in the days immediately after the quakes.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Rumors had circulated the previous year that the couple were engaged, but neither would speak on it.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's trip to the United Kingdom is already marred by drama after reports circulated that the visit was canceled due to security concerns.
—
Tracy Wright , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
That system has allowed plans to be widely circulated for public input, and for the leasing, permitting, and administration of plans to be predictable and orderly.
—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulated
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But few knew about its significance, including the city’s historic preservation board, which has oversight over the dig, until independent archaeologists, including UM’s Ardren, disseminated Carr’s reports, a public record.
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After the military seized the objects, they were disseminated unlawfully into museum and personal collections around the world.
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She's rumored to be marrying Kelce in Manhattan over Fourth of July weekend.
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Now, it’s rumored that Swift and Kelce will tie the knot at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Flames raced through rows of vehicles at a Rancho Cordova salvage yard Friday evening, engulfing between 50 and 100 vehicles before more than 70 firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading to neighboring businesses.
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If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
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Mature clumps can be propagated by division in spring.
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But sometimes this connection is propagated within the community itself to make a salient point about a complex condition.
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Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.
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Research on elite competitive eaters revealed that some individuals can train to increase the elasticity of their stomachs.
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The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
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The New York Times reported in February that Freedom 250 was allegedly trading access to Trump for donations, causing concern among congressional Democrats.
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Colorado regulators who recently began a formal rulemaking process had suggested a state-level minimum of three hours of nursing care per resident.
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Previous studies suggested that dielectric screening plays an important role, but structural distortions and screening effects remained so intertwined that they could not be cleanly separated.
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