circulation

noun

Definition of circulationnext
1
as in rotation

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2
as in distribution

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Recent Examples of circulation The false positive, Lopez says, doesn’t change the fact that the cases seemingly stemmed from that source and that the affected products have been removed from circulation. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 In medieval literature the dragon’s refusal to share its wealth symbolizes chaos, greed, and the social harm caused when valuable resources are removed from circulation. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 But prolonged, uninterrupted sitting may still affect blood vessels, circulation, blood sugar regulation, and musculoskeletal comfort. — Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026 First, El Niño warms the Pacific, which changes global atmospheric circulation patterns, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulation
  1. rotation
  2. distribution
  3. roll
  4. dissemination
  5. circuit
  6. production
  7. revolution
  8. broadcasting
Noun
  • When And Where To Watch For both showers, plus the Perseid meteor shower, the best time to look is after midnight and through the hours before dawn, when Earth’s rotation turns your location into the direction of incoming meteoroids.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Pitching is always in high demand at the trade deadline and Garrett would be an option as a back end of the rotation starter or a swingman for a contending team.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of rotation
Noun
  • This change comes as public market returns, driven by megacap tech, have eroded PE's historical performance edge, and investor distributions have stagnated.
    — Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • When aesthetics translate directly to viral content, physical retail benefits from the same distribution engine as e-commerce, and stores designed for the camera end up winning the foot traffic too.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • Efforts to ensure the integrity of state voter rolls are worthwhile.
    — Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
  • That's because only a small share of total Imax theaters are big enough and equipped with the high-cost machinery necessary to project the gigantic rolls of 70 mm film.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Definition of roll
Noun
  • Sharing is critical to science The third issue is dissemination.
    — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
  • Independent tech researchers who are working to understand the risks posed by online platforms to children and society—including the dissemination of disinformation and antisemitism—must not be punished for doing so.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of dissemination
Noun
  • The athletes will also go through the Presidential Fitness Test, a military-style boot camp circuit and an obstacle course.
    — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • This allegation is his entry ticket to the American podcast circuit.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Definition of circuit
Noun
  • His physical profile, athleticism and college production have him in firm position to be a big part of Parker’s pass rush plan.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • About the new Opera Carolina season The upcoming opera season has more major productions that the company put on during its current season, which listed three main stage shows but put on two.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • First, a Reuters report discusses electricity suppliers needed to cover new global data centers (which has created its own revolution).
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • By the 1960s, both Holman and Clift were too deeply scarred to benefit from the decade’s social revolutions.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of revolution
Noun
  • Researchers, educators, and policymakers questioned whether broadcasting encouraged juvenile delinquency, weakened family relationships, and gave governments and media organizations unprecedented influence over public opinion.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Similarly Derek Rae, a broadcasting stalwart who has been at every World Cup since 1990 in some capacity.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of broadcasting

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