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 And flexible design helps to remove barriers between spaces, and creates circulation and interconnection. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Most are used for stimulating scalp massages that help stimulate blood circulation to hair follicles while deeply moisturizing and conditioning the hair and scalp simultaneously. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 In 1964, Time, which then had a circulation of more than 3 million, ran a cover story on John Cheever, the author known for his dark fables of suburban malaise. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 In Gemini, this revolution is unfolding through language, technology, media, education and the rapid circulation of ideas. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulation

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Noun

While chip stocks have stumbled, a rotation into other sectors has helped to buoy the market.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Opt for high-quality sets in bold prints and keep them in constant rotation.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Definition of rotation

Noun

Equitable distribution With the equitable distribution framework, a judge decides on a fair distribution of the assets and debts.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
What the project is missing includes additional financing, international distribution and an international sales agent.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

While Garcia runs a steady takeout business, there are a handful of tables inside, with chili flakes in shakers and rolls of paper towel for napkins.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Few would begrudge Paraguay this recognition, but the skullduggery did produce eye-rolls and requires stronger officiating.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of roll

Noun

The emphasis was on achieving the widest dissemination of knowledge across a fragmented scientific community separated by language and geographical distance, publishing in many different journals.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2026
That it’s now being resurrected is a huge deal for the dissemination of accurate and accessible scientific data.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 June 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

But Hathaway—who recently announced her third pregnancy—is on the press circuit for her next film, The Odyssey, and she’s found a way to bring the boho to the late Bronze Age.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026
There is also an abundance of suitable training facilities in the region, which is in the circuit of MLS preseason destinations.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of circuit

Noun

The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
Luma has been making inroads into Hollywood selling its software but has separately funded a production service company to teach filmmakers to make hybrid AI films using its tools.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of production

Noun

The result, historians say, has become a centralized, more politicized spectacle, marking the national milestone as a celebration of an imperial presidency rather than a revolution from kingly rule.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The company that manufactures the hardware powering the AI revolution acknowledges that the technology is more expensive than the people it was supposed to augment.

— Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of revolution

Noun

The companies agreed to maintain ITV’s linear channels and the ITVX streaming platform as free services that met the existing public service broadcasting commitments.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
But with its public service broadcast contract set to expire in 2034, and no guarantee this will continue, ITV’s deal could change the complexion of British commercial broadcasting.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 6 July 2026

Definition of broadcasting

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