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as in disseminating
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 whispering
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 spreading
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 circulating
Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years, urging or forcing them to impose age verification, adapt their algorithms and, most recently, prevent children from circulating nude images taken on mobile phones.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
In a video circulating online, Wallen used the N-word while referring to one of his friends.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
More realistically, the only limit to circulating exchange media IS production.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Blanket Test Facility Engineers would use the facility to confirm that circulating blanket fluids can effectively remove heat, withstand mechanical stress, and safely extract fuel at power plant levels—critical steps needed before advancing to more complex neutron and tritium testing.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Videos circulating social media showed objects being hurled from a rowdy crowd in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-4 superstar after the Knicks’ historic come-from-behind win on Wednesday night.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
In Russia's southern Krasnodar region, this video circulating online showing an oil depot engulfed in flames.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Welcome to the first of three ADA in 30 newsletters, in which my colleague Elaine Chen and I curate some of the news and analyses circulating here near the banks of the mighty Mississippi.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 June 2026
This hack has been quietly circulating among frequent flyers for years, but many casual flyers don't know that many economy-class aisle or middle-seat armrests feature a lever or button near the hinge; slide your finger underneath and press or pull to release the lock.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
In a video circulating online, Wallen used the N-word while referring to one of his friends.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
More realistically, the only limit to circulating exchange media IS production.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Blanket Test Facility Engineers would use the facility to confirm that circulating blanket fluids can effectively remove heat, withstand mechanical stress, and safely extract fuel at power plant levels—critical steps needed before advancing to more complex neutron and tritium testing.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Videos circulating social media showed objects being hurled from a rowdy crowd in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-4 superstar after the Knicks’ historic come-from-behind win on Wednesday night.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
In Russia's southern Krasnodar region, this video circulating online showing an oil depot engulfed in flames.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Welcome to the first of three ADA in 30 newsletters, in which my colleague Elaine Chen and I curate some of the news and analyses circulating here near the banks of the mighty Mississippi.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 June 2026
This hack has been quietly circulating among frequent flyers for years, but many casual flyers don't know that many economy-class aisle or middle-seat armrests feature a lever or button near the hinge; slide your finger underneath and press or pull to release the lock.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulating
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The channels for packaging and disseminating information about the environmental and performance benefits of cotton apparel have evolved as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The man had drawn authorities' attention in 2015 for disseminating Islamic State propaganda, Weyermann noted, according to the AP.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The sector had been whispering earlier this year that Richemont was planning to offload Jaeger-LeCoultre.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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While firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to livestock pens and other buildings on the property, everything Nieto owned was incinerated, according to the outlet.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The child began to show symptoms several days later, including a runny nose, cough, congestion, fever and a rash starting at the head and spreading to the rest of the body.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Aloe vera is a plant best reserved for propagating through offshoots.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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The young tender stems are also perfect for propagating.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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These signals repeated every 20 days and moved in sync, revealing that both the disk and the jet were wobbling together.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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Ross took to Instagram Thursday to preview the three new episodes arriving on Christmas Day, revealing the titles for each incoming chapter and their directors.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Two new hotels are also in development suggesting that the resort is preparing for a lot more visitors.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Ask Maps can also create a vacation itinerary by suggesting points of interest (and recommend the appropriate attire based on the weather).—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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Still, Microsoft posted an image, hinting that the project aims to support a wide range of devices, including smart glasses, headphones, and smartwatches.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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An image of a caveman symbolizes early life, possibly hinting that the mysterious ecosystem of Backrooms will evolve and grow as the story continues.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Circulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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