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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
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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
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as in spreads
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 circulates
The hyperscale data centers currently proposed in Wisconsin plan to use closed-loop systems, a kind of cooling system where water circulates though the system over and over.
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
That way, even if your data circulates, criminals have a harder time breaking in.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The sodium circulates around the fuel at near-atmospheric pressure, eliminating the need for the massive high-pressure containment vessels required in traditional light-water reactors.
—David Szondy
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
His hymn to Aten is an exercise in majesty, an ode not just to the sun but to the expanses in which our solar system circulates.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian humor circulates from grassroots social media to government offices, to business sites.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Zuraff’s case has become the latest flashpoint in Florida’s debate over medical freedom, as video footage of state workers visiting her house in 2024 circulates online.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
However, today the virus still circulates in certain parts of the world.
—Jon Lapook, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Drone footage circulates instantly.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
That way, even if your data circulates, criminals have a harder time breaking in.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The sodium circulates around the fuel at near-atmospheric pressure, eliminating the need for the massive high-pressure containment vessels required in traditional light-water reactors.
—David Szondy
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
His hymn to Aten is an exercise in majesty, an ode not just to the sun but to the expanses in which our solar system circulates.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Ukrainian humor circulates from grassroots social media to government offices, to business sites.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Zuraff’s case has become the latest flashpoint in Florida’s debate over medical freedom, as video footage of state workers visiting her house in 2024 circulates online.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
However, today the virus still circulates in certain parts of the world.
—Jon Lapook, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Drone footage circulates instantly.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulates
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The virus disseminates from a person’s vomit and stool, spraying into the air or landing on nearby surfaces.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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The spores can also be present in soil, which, if disturbed, disseminates the spores into the air.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Frenza whispers to herself, gazing at her reflection in the mirror with the bottle in her hand, raising a toast to her own intelligence and ironic wit, which are, in her opinion, her most powerful protections against the world.—
Agnieszka Szpila,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The linear texture and light-catching dimension evoke vintage elegance, resulting in a manicure that whispers old money.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The group of six certainly has a lot to do, and the new compensation program spreads the accountability around.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Separate Offshoots The aloe plant propagates itself by growing offshoots, known as pups.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The nature of the American political system propagates scads of lawyers and poseurs who blather on endlessly, promising everything and delivering little.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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In early 2024, rumors that the series was kaput swirled online, prompting HBO to release a statement that season 3 was still on the way.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The episode with Rachel’s parents reveals the key knowledge needed for the rest of the show.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now, using the unmatched power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a new study reveals that the real reason behind this illusion is a self-sustaining loop driven by Saturn’s own auroras.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Nordic skiing, as its name implies, is the furthest thing from an American sport.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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The exhibit is an homage to chess, and all of the possibilities and complications the game implies.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Circulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulates. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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