Synonyms of circulating

circulating

verb

present participle of circulate

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disseminating
• spreading
• propagating
• transmitting
• broadcasting
• communicating
• imparting
• dispensing
• conveying
• radiating
• diffusing
• dispersing
• scattering
• passing (on)
• sprawling
• sowing
• dissipating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hiding
• holding (in)
• secreting
• concealing
• obscuring
• masking
• containing
• limiting
• restricting
• shrouding
• enshrouding
• veiling
• cloaking

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whispering
• rumoring
• revealing
• suggesting
• hinting
• implying
• reporting
• telling
• disclosing
• spilling
• gossiping
• dishing
• exposing
• bruiting (about)
• propagating
• divulging
• proclaiming
• promulgating
• noising (about or abroad)
• baring
• intimating
• publicizing
• spreading
• blabbing
• insinuating
• broadcasting
• tattling
• bandying (about)
• blazing
• letting on (about)

3

as in spreading

to become known

the prince denies the story about an extramarital affair that's been circulating in the tabloids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spreading
• unfolding
• telling
• breaking
• coming out
• getting out
• leaking (out)
• revealing
• developing
• getting around
• outing
• getting about
• getting round
• disclosing
• spilling
• transpiring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressing
• hiding
• concealing
• masking
• disguising
• secreting
• hushing (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of circulating

The grand jury didn't find any evidence suggesting a crime occurred, or that Wells' death was motivated by race, and also took direct aim at the theories circulating on social media about the people on the boats. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Because mRNA vaccines can be produced faster than conventional shots, manufacturers may eventually be able to wait longer before deciding which strains to target — and respond faster if circulating strains change. — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Now the disease seems to be circulating on its own, sparking mass infections more frequently, Orenstein says. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026

Talk is circulating about the threat that AI could take over and even destroy the human race. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Total testosterone is the entire amount of testosterone circulating in the body, both bound and unbound to proteins and is biologically active, while free testosterone refers only to the hormone not bound to proteins and is biologically active. — Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The Wilmington Police Department is aware of a video circulating on-line allegedly depicting the argument and alleged assault. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Rumors began circulating that the newcomers to Lockland were eating the ducks in the city park. — Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Word of the pickup started circulating a little over two weeks ago. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026