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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
There's no need to turn food grilled indirectly because the air circulates around the steaks like an oven.
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Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Plus, the domed lid traps and circulates steam for maximum rise and flavor, while the low-profile base ensures even browning and a golden, crispy crust.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Dust buildup on your air vents and returns circulates allergens throughout your entire home every time your HVAC kicks on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Town halls across O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, and Maui shaped the project, as did time spent at Native Books, a space where knowledge circulates through gathering and love.
—Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Light circulates inside the loop at extremely high speed.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
Our research examines how Lyme disease circulates in local environments and how communities interact with tick habitats in their everyday lives.
—Emily Bache, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
But going viral isn’t the same as becoming enduring, and a clip that circulates for one day on TikTok isn’t the same as a moment that lives on in film history for decades.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlike traditional belt or chain timing, wet timing circulates oil over the timing belt to significantly lower friction losses, resulting in a timing change interval of 150,000 miles (241,400 km).
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Plus, the domed lid traps and circulates steam for maximum rise and flavor, while the low-profile base ensures even browning and a golden, crispy crust.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Dust buildup on your air vents and returns circulates allergens throughout your entire home every time your HVAC kicks on.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Town halls across O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, and Maui shaped the project, as did time spent at Native Books, a space where knowledge circulates through gathering and love.
—Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Light circulates inside the loop at extremely high speed.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
Our research examines how Lyme disease circulates in local environments and how communities interact with tick habitats in their everyday lives.
—Emily Bache, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
But going viral isn’t the same as becoming enduring, and a clip that circulates for one day on TikTok isn’t the same as a moment that lives on in film history for decades.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlike traditional belt or chain timing, wet timing circulates oil over the timing belt to significantly lower friction losses, resulting in a timing change interval of 150,000 miles (241,400 km).
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulates
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Much of that money has been routed through a nonprofit judicial advocacy group Leo founded — now called The 85 Fund — which both receives and disseminates Leo’s funding.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Federal privacy laws require such documents before a federal agency collects or disseminates personal, identifiable information about the public for a new purpose.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The serene setting, where only the wind whispers through the pines, makes this remote ranch perfect for an unforgettable family escape.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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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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But the reality is that as automation spreads, skills like critical thinking, communication and emotional intelligence become more valuable.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sargassum originates from the eastern Caribbean and spreads throughout Florida's East Coast and elsewhere.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Gravitational radiation propagates outward away from the source that generates it, and propagates through spacetime.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 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 Chicago rumors A few weeks ago, multiple reports started to spread on social media that the PWHL would land in Chicago, and play at the new Blackhawks Ice Center in the same 2,0000-seat rink as the USHL’s Chicago Steel.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 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,
30 Mar. 2026
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AnnaLynne exclusively reveals to PEOPLE that the former rugby player, 38, proposed nearly four months ago at her Los Angeles home on Christmas Day, when they were surrounded by loved ones.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The fictional Cabinet uses the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to force the Democratic President to undergo a physical examination, which reveals a brain tumor that was affecting his judgment and emotional state.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Creating that kind of structure, Manning suggests, is essential to easing the pressure teachers carry long after the school day ends.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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While members of the Brassica family can be affected by disease or pests, Speight suggests looking for a disease-resistant hybrid Brussels sprouts variety.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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And, as the title implies, Dunham delves deeper into her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and endometriosis diagnoses, which involved multiple surgeries and daily pain management, as well as a stint in rehab, brought on by an addiction to the anxiety medication Klonopin.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new midpoint implies 7% year-over-year growth.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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