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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
Slate That means that there have been design tweaks to the vehicle, many of which remain unseen on prototypes that have been circulated at brand and model discovery events, called Slate to State, that are being hosted throughout the country.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
To force a House vote, Massie and Khanna circulated a petition among their colleagues.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Prior to its release, videos and memes circulated on social media in recent months hinting at the collaboration between Gaga and Burton.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
While rumors have long circulated about the tragic footage, Irwin’s wife Terri shared that all the tapes were destroyed.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Protests Activist networks in Chicago have circulated schedules for anti-Trump marches and training sessions on civil rights, while providing numbers where people can report immigration arrests.
—Connor Greene, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Questions have circulated about the calls and the link between Stines' daughter and the slain judge since the shooting, which drew an international spotlight to the small Eastern Kentucky town of Whitesburg.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
The video circulated rapidly on social media, sparking fury as at least two White victims were pummeled into the ground by a group of Black suspects.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
At Great Lakes, federal agents are expected to be given control of Building 617 on the Navy base, according to a Navy e-mail that circulated among military personnel, according to the AP.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
To force a House vote, Massie and Khanna circulated a petition among their colleagues.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Prior to its release, videos and memes circulated on social media in recent months hinting at the collaboration between Gaga and Burton.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
While rumors have long circulated about the tragic footage, Irwin’s wife Terri shared that all the tapes were destroyed.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Protests Activist networks in Chicago have circulated schedules for anti-Trump marches and training sessions on civil rights, while providing numbers where people can report immigration arrests.
—Connor Greene, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Questions have circulated about the calls and the link between Stines' daughter and the slain judge since the shooting, which drew an international spotlight to the small Eastern Kentucky town of Whitesburg.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
The video circulated rapidly on social media, sparking fury as at least two White victims were pummeled into the ground by a group of Black suspects.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
At Great Lakes, federal agents are expected to be given control of Building 617 on the Navy base, according to a Navy e-mail that circulated among military personnel, according to the AP.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Experts say the infrastructure around the data collected and disseminated by the federal bureau is robust and has been around for a long time.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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These cameras are also rumored to be positioned more centrally within the Dynamic Island rather than in its left corner.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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These days, however, Powell has been rumored to be dating Olivia Jade Giannulli, while Sweeney is reportedly dating Scooter Braun.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Sep. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ten Hag’s first season at United yielded silverware and a third-place league finish, but also had bouts of concerning away form, with tactical weaknesses that would eventually spread and critically undermine his plans for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Boom, that prevents the true underlying disorder of being delusional from being propagated by the AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Kennedy has already propagated an insidious revolution within the agencies under his control, using a playbook familiar to illiberal leaders—culling expertise, silencing critics, and weaponizing administrative procedure to grant a veneer of legitimacy to his actions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cali whispered into the phone for an hour, until Vic reached over Andy’s head and squeezed her thigh.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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More recently, staff members of Celine have whispered that their outgoing designer, the enigmatic Hedi Slimane (who’s also had stints at Dior Homme and YSL) — will be the man.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two cases revealed delays of more than 100 days before basic intake checks were completed.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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No casualties have been reported.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Estonia last month reported a Ukrainian drone crashing and exploding on its territory.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Circulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulated. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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