CIRCULATION Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

circulation

noun

Definition of circulation

as in rotation

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Relevance

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

Connecting rooms, roll-out beds, and babysitting services are also available.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Stalls will also have lockable, roll-gate doors and security cameras, so retailers can leave their products overnight, while a dedicated food hall ensures a safe and hygienic distance between food preparation and other market activities.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

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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

The researchers developed a circuit, based on a Cockcroft-Walton voltage multiplier, that rectifies the AC signal into DC and progressively increases its voltage to levels suitable for the sensor electronics.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
As well as figures within the comedy circuit, British broadcasters have also found themselves in the crossfire.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of circuit

Noun

Many songs here invert the notion of a ghost in the machine; Shy assumes the role of the femmebot on the fritz, while the productions—overseen by Karma Kid and Casey MQ—are like the contents of a fertile petri dish.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
In 2024, Ferrara closed the North Chicago Jelly Belly factory and moved all production to a Fairfield, California, plant.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

Still, the promise of a once-in-a-generation technological revolution (even with 90 pages of warnings and caveats in its more-than-300-page filing) could make Anthropic the biggest IPO in history.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Following their Sega failure, Nvidia invented a graphics processing unit (GPU), a semiconductor, or chip, that has fueled the AI revolution and made Nvidia one of the most valuable companies in the world.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of revolution

Noun

The agency will look to grow her broadcasting and partnerships career alongside building her a digital and IP business.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA, the public broadcasting station where Rockefeller's wife, Sharon, serves as president and CEO.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

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