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 Some of the best comfort shoes also have insoles that correct for overpronation, not to mention ones that map the foot’s pressure points to stimulate circulation. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Instead of relying on users to manually compensate for common UV printing issues, the system is designed to reduce clogging risks through ink formulation, circulation, temperature management, and automated maintenance routines. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Swimming can improve circulation and is easy on your joints, benefiting those with high blood pressure. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 20 July 2026 Simon Brook also led the technical restoration of the film, which had largely disappeared from circulation after the original 35mm prints were lost. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulation

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Noun

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are aging out of the cover rotation and EA needs the next face locked down.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The Sox are trying to manage the workload for both guys, who still figure into the team’s long-term rotation plans.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of rotation

Noun

As Will County farmland gives way to warehouses, distribution centers and data centers, conservationists say the landscape around Midewin is changing rapidly.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal, which put out both The Odyssey and Oppenheimer, agrees that the British auteur is singularly responsible for keeping the turnstiles spinning.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Alexis Mac Allister went in hard on Dani Olmo; an uncompromising, flying challenge that left the Spaniard in a heap on the floor (after a few rolls for dramatic effect).

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Other states including New Mexico and West Virginia also recently won dismissals of lawsuits seeking their voter rolls as well, as states push back against federal lawsuits, according to the Associated Press.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of roll

Noun

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
Banks dispute none of this, and in no way are out to restrict the careful dissemination of customer information.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

In the 1930s, 10 original J-class yachts competed on the regatta circuit.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Cardio Workout Tips for People Over 55 Each of these cardio moves can be performed on their own or combined with other exercises to create a heart-pumping HIIT circuit.

— Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026

Definition of circuit

Noun

By late May, Iran had restarted drone production and was replacing missile sites and launchers destroyed earlier in the war, sources told CNN.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Jaen city and surrounding Olive groves and trees, Jaen is known as the Olive Oil capital producing around 25% of global supply and over half of Spain's olive oil production.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of production

Noun

Andrew Garfield trades modern superheroes for medieval revolution in the trailer for The Uprising, Paul Greengrass’ historical drama inspired by England’s 1381 peasant revolt.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
If those confirm the lab numbers, CAU-10-H could become a key piece of the MOF revolution, pulling drinking water from the sky wherever the rain no longer falls.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 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

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