CIRCULATION Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

circulation

noun

Definition of circulation

as in rotation

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as in distribution

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Recent Examples of circulation But printing itself remained a challenge and circulation was limited. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026 On my under-eye area, this improves circulation, thereby reducing puffiness and lessening my raccoon eyes. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026 In addition to the editors, this included keeping the advertising and circulation staff. — Pamela E. Walck, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 The resulting changes in ocean circulation can contribute to higher sea levels along the California coast, increasing the risk of flooding during unusually high tides. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulation

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Noun

Heat rookie Ryan Conwell was the first guard used off the bench on Monday after beginning the season out of the rotation.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
During training, Roseberry would spend the first half of his run talking (and sometimes bickering) with Fins, only to reward himself with a pop-heavy playlist for the second half (Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and Rosalía were in heavy rotation).

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of rotation

Noun

The best short film and audience choice award winners will be announced on closing day, with the best short film winner receiving full funding from KlikFilm for the production and distribution of a debut feature.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
The distribution of damage, the pace of decline, and even the molecular structure of amyloid filaments can vary.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

The two groups sued the Homeland Security Department in early October to prevent it from using federal immigration data to challenge state voter rolls.

— Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
The panel also questioned the accuracy of the government’s data, which was compiled by cross-checking portions of California’s voter rolls, purchased by an undisclosed party, against government immigration records.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of roll

Noun

Joel DeJesus surrendered himself Thursday on an indictment charging him with computer trespass, official misconduct and unlawful dissemination of an intimate image, officials said.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
The old lanes of gossip dissemination, like tabloid journalism and celebrity-interest television, are largely obsolete now, eliminating the need for gatekeepers and preordained authors of cultural fiction.

— Ivy Wolk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

Resistance drops, and the circuit registers a corresponding specific rise in voltage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
To recover from the financial disaster, Twain was compelled to hit the lecture circuit, traveling the world and eventually earning enough to pay back all his debts.

— Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of circuit

Noun

However, FlashProve remains a research prototype rather than a production-ready solution.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Since then, the contest has been in many ways a generational fight, with the two staking out differing positions on public safety, housing production and strategies for ending homelessness.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

The avant-garde revolution of the ’60s produced many visionary jazz musicians, but few were able to perform at both Carnegie Hall and the White House.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Robert, Ryan, and Kirby Carlisle are three engineers who worked at SpaceX during the Falcon 9 era, seeing the revolution in the global launch industry from the inside.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of revolution

Noun

Troy cut his broadcasting teeth by starring at quarterback at UCLA and the Dallas Cowboys.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Spanish-language broadcasting giant TelevisaUnivision said third-quarter revenue was boosted by telecasts of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico and Latin America and continued improvements at its ViX streaming service.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

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