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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
There have been several false dawns with reports about a new series or movie circulating for years.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The image quickly began circulating on social media, including on popular pop culture accounts like Pop Crave.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Nosonovsky denied circulating the poster.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Come 2023, Cracker Barrel drew heat from some cold corners for circulating a photo of a rainbow rocking chair during Pride Week.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
These representatives ensure their sophisticated equipment functions seamlessly, assisting the circulating team and scrub techs in its use.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
City leaders said workers were circulating know-your-rights cards in neighborhoods with heavy immigrant populations, which offer tips on what to do in case of an encounter with an immigration agent.
—John O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Keep your swimming pool treated and the water circulating.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
In March, rumors began circulating that the couple were having marital struggles — but Asghari's rep shut the rumors down.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The image quickly began circulating on social media, including on popular pop culture accounts like Pop Crave.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Nosonovsky denied circulating the poster.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Come 2023, Cracker Barrel drew heat from some cold corners for circulating a photo of a rainbow rocking chair during Pride Week.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
These representatives ensure their sophisticated equipment functions seamlessly, assisting the circulating team and scrub techs in its use.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
City leaders said workers were circulating know-your-rights cards in neighborhoods with heavy immigrant populations, which offer tips on what to do in case of an encounter with an immigration agent.
—John O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Keep your swimming pool treated and the water circulating.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
In March, rumors began circulating that the couple were having marital struggles — but Asghari's rep shut the rumors down.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulating
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Over five nail-biting episodes, Dalton and Toussaint must identify the individuals threatening their lives and families, prevent their political demise and track down moles within their ranks who might be disseminating information across enemy lines.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Producing, selling, or disseminating pornographic material for profit is punishable by life in prison.—
CNN Staff 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Coming to their apparent rescue are groomed, muscular men in polished videos, smoking cigars, sitting in private jets, doing push ups and whispering that men’s pain is because of women.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Along the western side, crews will work along the Sycamore Ridge Road to prevent the fire from spreading south and west.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Work from the outside edges to keep the stain from spreading.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Continue propagating mature clumps by division in spring.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ask how your system updates its models, handles evolving processes and prevents mistakes from propagating.—
Karpagam Narayanan,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, due to the bad blood, Tapia de Veer didn’t directly inform White of his decision, instead revealing his intentions to the crew and in a New York Times interview that preceded the third season’s finale.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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Such a discovery could trace a journey of a million light-years or more, revealing just how far galactic material can travel.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Critics question the plan, suggesting the historic building be incorporated into a more substantial development.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reports surfaced this week suggesting that Chelsea Clinton may be considering a run for Congress in New York's 12th District, where longtime Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler has announced his retirement.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Looking at Elliott’s post-2024 drives, six-month outcomes have generally been favorable—hinting PEP could see a similar pattern.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mekies addressed the media on the topic after the race at Zandvoort, hinting that the team will take its own time to decide about Verstappen's teammate.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Circulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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