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 Dual circulation plays to China’s advantages in scale manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, labor, and engineering expertise. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 The federal government stopped producing pennies for general circulation before Congress had a framework for businesses to operate without them. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Compression socks prevent swelling and discomfort in the legs by stimulating circulation. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 An electric dehydrator is the easiest tool, but a home oven set to a low temperature with the door propped open and a fan running for air circulation can also work. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulation

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Noun

The Astros’ rotation is in such a state that ruling anyone out as a candidate to start games seems silly, but their actions indicate Imai is something of a last resort.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The 25-year-old Whisenhunt isn’t capitalizing on his opportunity to earn staying power in San Francisco’s rotation.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rotation

Noun

Summary Hugging Face's latest report highlights a rapidly expanding community distribution layer for open models, converting raw weights into runnable formats like GGUF.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The company has prided itself on relying on about two dozen mammoth warehouses as the core of its vast logistical network stockpiling the goods before shipping to about 100,000 storefront distribution points nationwide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Accessibility The hotel includes two accessible rooms, each with a king bed, roll-in shower, and private balcony.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The roll is a brioche that’s soft and fluffy enough on the inside and toasted just to the point of a light char on the outside.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of roll

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Pearsall, a 59-year-old Long Beach resident, is also facing a criminal case with five felony counts of eavesdropping and more than two dozen misdemeanor counts of secretly filming or unlawful dissemination of private recordings.

— Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, faces five felony counts of eavesdropping, 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another and three misdemeanor counts of unlawful dissemination of private recordings.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

The beach volleyball power couple is competing in the AVP Manhattan Beach Open this weekend, continuing to focus on the competitive volleyball circuit that first brought them together.

— Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The list excluded the Illinois Derby, the Chicago circuit’s most prestigious prep race, while including such hitherto inconsequential races as the Sunland Derby in New Mexico and the Sam Davis at Tampa Bay Downs.

— Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of circuit

Noun

But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
O'Neal said the production's overall look comes from collaboration among the lighting, costume, sound and projection designers, along with the rest of the creative team.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

But thanks to the streaming revolution, the once-ubiquitous franchise has since shrunk to a single pilgrimage outpost in Bend, Oregon.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
The Michelin Key retreat named for the patron saint of music simmers with classic ’60s and ’70s energy, exuding the era’s powerful rock revolution with a lending library of vinyls, Rega turntables, and rock biographies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of revolution

Noun

The company has since branched out into production, broadcasting and distribution, linking international content with audiences in Japan.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
The whole point of the event is not the event itself but the retrospective broadcasting of its participants’ staggering wealth and power.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

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