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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 idea of a future European defense force, once dismissed as fantasy, now circulates seriously in policy circles.
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Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Drone footage circulates instantly.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The entire composition is then exposed to a corrosive liquid, which oxidizes the copper in the textile, drawing out a chemical-looking green that circulates through the narrow channels between the foil sheets.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Half a century on, Watkins’ brilliant dialogue still circulates online, occasionally going viral to this day.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
As water circulates through the equipment, the equipment cools, and the water heats up.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
This strategy, known as pay-for-delete, often circulates as a potential shortcut to credit score improvement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Each Dutch oven comes with a matching lid that locks in flavor and circulates steam to ensure your food doesn’t get dry.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
By modeling both together, the new analysis shows how water vapor, clouds and chemical reactions interact as material slowly circulates from deep, hot layers to cooler higher altitudes, according to the statement.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Drone footage circulates instantly.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The entire composition is then exposed to a corrosive liquid, which oxidizes the copper in the textile, drawing out a chemical-looking green that circulates through the narrow channels between the foil sheets.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Half a century on, Watkins’ brilliant dialogue still circulates online, occasionally going viral to this day.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
As water circulates through the equipment, the equipment cools, and the water heats up.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
This strategy, known as pay-for-delete, often circulates as a potential shortcut to credit score improvement.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Each Dutch oven comes with a matching lid that locks in flavor and circulates steam to ensure your food doesn’t get dry.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
By modeling both together, the new analysis shows how water vapor, clouds and chemical reactions interact as material slowly circulates from deep, hot layers to cooler higher altitudes, according to the statement.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 16 Jan. 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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What quiet message whispers through you?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When intuition whispers, the universe is turning up the volume.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Fear often spreads faster than facts, and perspective usually becomes its first casualty.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Like a blazing inferno, the riot spreads swiftly and suddenly.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 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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Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Every angle reveals a precision that borders on perfection.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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Yet data from many large banks suggests lower-income consumers are still raising their spending, even if by not as much.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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At its core, though, authenticity suggests experiences that feel genuine rather than manufactured—places where daily life unfolds naturally, traditions aren’t staged for visitors, and commercial gloss hasn’t dulled a destination’s character.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Seth Seifman's $320 price target implies that shares of AeroVironment could rally 31% from here.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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The invitation implies a more low-key showcase than the typical launches held at the company’s campus in Cupertino, California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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