Synonyms of circulated

circulated

verb

past tense of circulate

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disseminated
• propagated
• spread
• broadcast
• transmitted
• communicated
• conveyed
• dispensed
• imparted
• dispersed
• diffused
• scattered
• dissipated
• passed (on)
• radiated
• sprawled
• sowed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held (in)
• secreted
• concealed
• obscured
• hid
• veiled
• masked
• shrouded
• contained
• restricted
• limited
• cloaked
• enshrouded

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumored
• whispered
• revealed
• reported
• suggested
• hinted
• implied
• told
• disclosed
• spilled
• divulged
• dished
• promulgated
• exposed
• bruited (about)
• intimated
• propagated
• publicized
• proclaimed
• gossiped
• noised (about or abroad)
• bared
• insinuated
• blabbed
• broadcast
• spread
• tattled
• bandied (about)
• let on (about)
• blazed

3

as in spread

to become known

the prince denies the story about an extramarital affair that's been circulating in the tabloids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spread
• revealed
• unfolded
• told
• came out
• broke
• got out
• leaked (out)
• developed
• disclosed
• outed
• got around
• got round
• transpired
• got about
• spilled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• concealed
• disguised
• hid
• masked
• secreted
• hushed (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of circulated

The absurd rumor emerged after videos circulated of Usher’s performance, with social media claimers claiming the singer looked a little different than usual. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026

Some appeared to draw from materials Miller’s group has circulated online. — Rose Evans august 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026

An unverified video circulated online appeared to show Hilton nude, covered in what appeared to be blood and exhibiting signs of distress while holding a sharp object. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Its screenshots have circulated with ferocity this past week as proof that Grande is in danger, and imperiling others with her. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026

The University of Miami is investigating the Phi Delta Theta fraternity after videos circulated online showing activities that some students say could be hazing. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

At the same time, more details circulated of a possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, giving Iran considerable power over shipping entering the waterway. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

Police clarified Friday that Scott was not the off-duty Idaho State Police trooper who also responded to the attack, addressing misinformation that had circulated online. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In New Jersey, Uber lobbyists have circulated legislation that would require human drivers to carry out 85% of all rideshare work on all platforms offering robotaxi services over the next three years. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026