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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
In fact, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of horror stories circulating across Facebook, Reddit, and other platforms about individuals being questioned at check-in by airline agents or, worse, denied entry altogether.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Facebook posts have been circulating about collecting donations for the affected seniors.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
PWInsider also notes a belief circulating in some lucha libre circles regarding WWE's potential strategy.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Video circulating on TikTok shows responders working near the Contemporary Resort's Bay Lake Tower.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
After Efstratiou's video began circulating, a number of clothing brand owners spoke out about their experience stocking plus-sized clothing.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Recently, a petition even started circulating online urging the NFL to replace Bad Bunny with George Strait.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The disaster has put intense pressure on the government, especially in light of a disaster fund slashed by the previous president and videos circulating widely on social media.
—Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Alexandria Police Department Public Information Officer Rebekka Heite said the agency is searching for three suspects in connection with the creepy case captured in viral footage circulating online.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Facebook posts have been circulating about collecting donations for the affected seniors.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
PWInsider also notes a belief circulating in some lucha libre circles regarding WWE's potential strategy.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Video circulating on TikTok shows responders working near the Contemporary Resort's Bay Lake Tower.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
After Efstratiou's video began circulating, a number of clothing brand owners spoke out about their experience stocking plus-sized clothing.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Recently, a petition even started circulating online urging the NFL to replace Bad Bunny with George Strait.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The disaster has put intense pressure on the government, especially in light of a disaster fund slashed by the previous president and videos circulating widely on social media.
—Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Alexandria Police Department Public Information Officer Rebekka Heite said the agency is searching for three suspects in connection with the creepy case captured in viral footage circulating online.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulating
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Last year, intelligence agents in Wales identified 45 social media accounts, linked to Russia, that were allegedly focused on disseminating and amplifying online rumors and conspiracies about Princess Kate's absence amid her abdominal surgery and cancer diagnosis.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Florida International University graduate has worked for Google’s philanthropy arm for the past 13 years in disaster response and most recently disseminating grants across the Americas, but left his job earlier this month to hit the campaign trail full-time.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Is the muse whispering in your ear?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Clark revealed this summer what she and Swift were seen whispering about in a suite during the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans back in January.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Nasty Northwest In the Northwest, a storm system will come ashore by Halloween, spreading coastal and valley rain and some mountain snow.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Next, prepare the pesto-mayo spread by combining Trader Joe’s pesto with Kewpie mayo, then spreading it evenly on both halves of the focaccia to provide a rich, flavorful foundation for the layers to come.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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The idea of waves propagating through a barrier has been around for a long time, since before the existence of quantum mechanics.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
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Such a blatant falsehood making it to the press conference betrays the fact that there is no limit to how false something has to be in order for this administration to resist propagating it.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has opened up about the band’s extended break from touring, revealing that personal loss and emotional burnout contributed to the group’s seven-year absence from the stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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So too did Biden’s policy of keeping Ukraine on life support while revealing fear of provoking Putin.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, officials earlier this year canceled a round of foreign-service applications and exams, suggesting there may have been a buildup of demand.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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While the Argentine peso initially rose following Bessent’s announcement, the currency set a fresh low earlier this week, suggesting more work could be needed to stabilize it.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Announcing two more shows — and, judging by their tone, hinting that this could be the end of the group.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The actor recently spoke with the Midland Reporter-Telegram about season 4, hinting that the new episodes find Manny at a crossroads in the wake of Vince's tragic death.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Circulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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