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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 Russia's southern Krasnodar region, this video circulating online showing an oil depot engulfed in flames.
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
Current vaccines are typically built around specific strains that are already circulating.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
Rumors circulating on social media claim Ebola isn't real, or that aid workers are killing patients who enter clinics.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 June 2026
The yearslong project to continue circulating pristine footage and audio of anything pertaining to the Beatles is one of the most captivating campaigns like it this side of Taylor Swift’s meticulous rerecordings of herself.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Peacock announced her removal from the cast of Season 8 this week after two videos began circulating on social media showing Montgomery, 25, appearing to say a racial slur that refers to Black people.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Soon after, the electoral council decided to fire Antoine, circulating a document showing that his contract to serve as their executive director had been terminated.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 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
ABC News, 7 June 2026
Current vaccines are typically built around specific strains that are already circulating.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
Rumors circulating on social media claim Ebola isn't real, or that aid workers are killing patients who enter clinics.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 June 2026
The yearslong project to continue circulating pristine footage and audio of anything pertaining to the Beatles is one of the most captivating campaigns like it this side of Taylor Swift’s meticulous rerecordings of herself.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Peacock announced her removal from the cast of Season 8 this week after two videos began circulating on social media showing Montgomery, 25, appearing to say a racial slur that refers to Black people.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Soon after, the electoral council decided to fire Antoine, circulating a document showing that his contract to serve as their executive director had been terminated.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 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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Questions concern how the courts would assess who or what might be responsible for faulty algorithms or other flaws in system design and whether a robot was negligent or malicious when disseminating libelous content damaging individuals or organizations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 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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Francis and Pierre start whispering behind closed doors to one another at night, plotting whether or not to flee for a neutral country.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Speaking of spreading the floor, Wembanyama has 20 more 3-point field goals at the end of his third season than all-time NBA 3-point leader Stephen Curry.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When someone dies of Ebola, their body continues to be highly contagious for seven or so days, with the virus spreading through bodily fluids.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Because the cracks were propagating underneath.—
Dan Mangan,Emma Graham,Hugh Leask,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The team used advanced 3D magnetohydrodynamic simulations to recreate the process, revealing that shockwaves propagating through giant molecular clouds can naturally generate the striking wheel-like architecture seen in some of the galaxy's most active stellar nurseries, according to the study.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Advertisement If a good finale ties up a show’s plot and answers crucial questions, then a great one completes character arcs and deepens themes developed across multiple seasons, revealing the intricacy of narrative architecture too subtle to perceive from one week to the next.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Rumors and proposals are starting to percolate, revealing the steep incline the Nuggets face to remain a championship contender.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Novo itself is beginning to generate data suggesting semaglutide may actually affect biological processes linked to aging, not just body weight.—
Madison Muller,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Footage from the recent test showed the missile being launched from fully vertical cells, indicating compatibility with shipborne vertical launch systems and suggesting potential cross-platform deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 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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However, there are occasional visual flourishes, like the beginning and end of each stage resembling sketches, and the backgrounds featuring light pencil lines and watercolor effects, hinting that the game takes place in a storybook.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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“Circulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulating. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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