CIRCULATION Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

circulation

noun

Definition of circulation

as in rotation

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Recent Examples of circulation Those events can affect the circulation farther down in the atmosphere, sometimes increasing the chance of Arctic air outbreaks in the midlatitudes. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 High-sided roasting pans can block the circulation of hot air around the turkey, resulting in less-even browning. — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 And, sales seem poised to grow as the company expands circulation for its semi-annual catalog, the investment firm's analyst noted. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Deep laughter opens up the chest, boosts oxygen intake and stimulates circulation. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulation

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Noun

The rotation into tech which started in late July still has room to run, Deutsche Bank said.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Mango Wool Leopard-Print Long Coat Although some may see it as too trendy, leopard print is actually a great neutral to have on rotation if designed correctly.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rotation

Noun

Helix, launched in June, focuses on infrastructure needed to support growing AI demand, including hyperscale data centers, power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure and fiber-optic networks.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of distribution

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Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as Republicans navigate unexpectedly tight midterm races, voter concerns over high living costs, the debate over AI regulation, and questions surrounding state voter rolls.

— , FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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David Arredondo pleaded guilty in July to child molesting and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.

— Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Yet the traditions of these holidays stand alongside the criticisms, both of which allow for debate, revision of celebration, and dissemination of knowledge without tossing out holidays wholesale.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

The team also pointed out that the same circuit is responsible for the expression of normal, context-appropriate grooming and licking.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
DeFoe finished 13th in the angler-of-the-year race and finished in the top 12 in four of the circuit's seven tournaments.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of circuit

Noun

Elon Musk famously said in 2017 that the Model Y would cut that to 100 meters — a target that never became reality in the production vehicle.

— Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment took over production from SOL India for Season 7, which launched that July.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

As this revolution unfolds, the debris-clearing, satellite-rescuing capabilities of RPOs could ensure the sky doesn’t fall, keeping the orbital environment safe and accessible for all.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
Many English, Welsh and Scottish people and most Irish people remained Catholic and thus opposed to the official religion, but the state churches were marching steadily away from them and toward fundamentalist revolution.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

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