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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
The antibodies recognize parts of the virus that have remained largely unchanged across circulating RSV strains.
—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Soon, a chilling report began circulating among family and friends.
—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Algerians across North America had either seen videos circulating online or heard about Lawrence through word of mouth.
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Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
There will be relievers circulating throughout the summer.
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Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
What made Project 2025 stand out among the many conservative policy proposals circulating before the 2024 election was its breadth and ambition on policies that even some Republicans thought went too far.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Allegations circulating online—including accusations of looting and interference with aid—have further inflamed public sentiment, though many claims remain unverified.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
That same night, screenshots of her using slurs in videos and in messages were circulating online, per USA Today.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
At the same time, disagreements among friends may expose rivalries, mixed loyalties or gossip that has been circulating beneath the surface.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Soon, a chilling report began circulating among family and friends.
—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Algerians across North America had either seen videos circulating online or heard about Lawrence through word of mouth.
—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
There will be relievers circulating throughout the summer.
—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
What made Project 2025 stand out among the many conservative policy proposals circulating before the 2024 election was its breadth and ambition on policies that even some Republicans thought went too far.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Allegations circulating online—including accusations of looting and interference with aid—have further inflamed public sentiment, though many claims remain unverified.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
That same night, screenshots of her using slurs in videos and in messages were circulating online, per USA Today.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
At the same time, disagreements among friends may expose rivalries, mixed loyalties or gossip that has been circulating beneath the surface.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulating
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Last month, Superior Court Judge Gassia Apkarian found that the ads violated California’s false advertising law by disseminating public statements about the disposal of property — specifically vehicle donations — that were misleading by omission.
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The channels for packaging and disseminating information about the environmental and performance benefits of cotton apparel have evolved as well.
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Hears the doctors whispering in the corner of the room about his decline.
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The stairs bear witness to feet, flitting up and down, a whispering flood of life that has carried us forth to this day.
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Winslow has been on a ventilator and is now battling septic shock, with organ failure and a spreading infection.
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Ukraine's drone revolution is spreading from the air to the ground.
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In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
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Ahead, experts share their go-to methods for propagating a lemon tree the right way.
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Two people lifted the box’s lid, revealing a pile of dusty items.
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Why do candidates feel comfortable asking revealing questions and practicing interview skills with an AI avatar?
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One filing cited industry estimates suggesting that base live TV streaming packages rose significantly over time when sports programming was included, though Disney has denied any wrongdoing.
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But rates have remained elevated even as fuel costs eased, suggesting underlying cargo demand has been stronger than expected rather than driven solely by temporary cost inflation.
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The double wear of American designers has some royal watchers speculating that Princess Kate is hinting that a trip across the pond is on the agenda in the near future.
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Winners 1) Xavier Becerra — Only two months ago, the low-key former California attorney general was polling at just 5%, stuck in a distant sixth place in the governor’s race and one of the candidates party leaders were hinting should drop out.
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