Synonyms of circulates

circulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of circulate

1

as in disseminates

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

• disseminates
• propagates
• spreads
• transmits
• broadcasts
• imparts
• dispenses
• diffuses
• communicates
• conveys
• radiates
• disperses
• dissipates
• passes (on)
• sprawls
• scatters
• sows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conceals
• secretes
• holds (in)
• obscures
• hides
• masks
• contains
• restricts
• enshrouds
• limits
• shrouds
• cloaks
• veils

2

as in whispers

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

• whispers
• rumors
• reveals
• suggests
• implies
• reports
• tells
• hints
• discloses
• noises (about or abroad)
• spills
• propagates
• exposes
• divulges
• bruits (about)
• dishes
• promulgates
• proclaims
• insinuates
• bares
• publicizes
• gossips
• tattles
• intimates
• spreads
• blabs
• broadcasts
• bandies (about)
• lets on (about)
• blazes

3

as in spreads

to become known

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spreads
• unfolds
• reveals
• tells
• breaks
• leaks (out)
• comes out
• outs
• develops
• gets out
• gets around
• transpires
• discloses
• gets about
• gets round
• spills

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppresses
• conceals
• hides
• masks
• secretes
• disguises
• hushes (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of circulates

Although flu circulates year-round, cases typically increase in the fall and winter months. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Thick layers of grease, food splatters, and burned-on food can block airflow and vents and reduce how well heat circulates. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

As the warm water sits still at the top, oxygen no longer circulates to the bottom. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

After washing, the appliance can move through steam sanitization and hot-air drying before entering a 72-hour antibacterial storage mode, which circulates filtered air to help keep cleaned parts dry and ready for use. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

Today, the conditions are different, shaped by a globalized and hyper-connected image economy where everything circulates at once and at speed. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

However, in a convection oven, a fan at the back of the unit circulates the hot air created by the heating elements for more even distribution. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Smallpox, which was eradicated in 1980 and no longer naturally circulates, was once one of the world's deadliest diseases. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

As the story circulates online, many are questioning why the Launchpad's crew didn't assist in the rescue, citing international maritime law, which requires all ships to assist people in distress. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026