circulation

noun

Definition of circulationnext
1
as in rotation

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2
as in distribution

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Recent Examples of circulation Deep breathing may also help move lymph through the body, as the diaphragm’s movement creates pressure changes that support lymphatic circulation. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 One wild card is how atmospheric circulation patterns over the Arctic and North Atlantic evolve. — Sam Hart, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Extend the session only after the body signals improvement in mood, stress, circulation and recovery. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 First announced during last year’s Rio Film Festival, Screen Brasil aims to strengthen the global circulation of Brazilian cinema while showcasing the country’s cultural diversity and creative industries to international audiences. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulation
  1. rotation
  2. distribution
  3. roll
  4. dissemination
  5. circuit
  6. production
  7. revolution
  8. broadcasting
Noun
  • There was a change to the Heat’s bench rotation, with forward Nikola Jovic dropped out of the mix.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Nakase tightened her rotation to seven players, bringing Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini providing a spark off the bench.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rotation
Noun
  • The two saw that media companies were overly reliant on social media for distribution, and that profits were flowing to the likes of Facebook rather than to the creators of content.
    — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • But permission for the public distribution or posting of either the video or photos was not given by the bishops.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • Oh, and the battery should see you through 15 rolls with a single full charge.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2026
  • For months, the Administration has been involved in a legal fight with dozens of states over allegations that noncitizens are on their voter rolls.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of roll
Noun
  • But the dissemination of even sensationalized knowledge could be vital for the political participation of ordinary people.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The staggering pace and scale of social media as a tool of dissemination; 3.
    — Janelle Ash , Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissemination
Noun
  • Despite leading the Chase for the past five races, Larson came in as an underdog at Talladega, one of three drafting tracks on the circuit where drivers run inches apart at 200 mph.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The integrated circuit In 1958, engineer Jack Kilby at Texas Instruments demonstrated an integrated circuit that placed multiple electronic components on a single piece of semiconductor material.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of circuit
Noun
  • Ingrid traveled to California to research pitaya, studying different varieties, cultivation techniques, production systems, and all the potential benefits of introducing the crop to Puerto Rico.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The steps come as film and TV production in the area continues on a downward trend.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • For Middleton and Kate, George’s departure marked a small revolution.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic aims to realize these benefits while navigating and preventing the risks that come with a technological revolution this fast and this powerful.
    — Robert Hart, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of revolution
Noun
  • In the world of sports broadcasting, ESPN and Buck did Aikman dirty.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Sources at both the league and its rights partners paint the conversation around broadcasting as an ongoing conversation, with the league always interested in improving coverage of the game.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of broadcasting

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