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 These lightweight compression socks gently squeeze the feet and calves in order to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and prevent pain. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 No stranger to the brand’s lineup (hey, Ginseng Essence Water and Revive Serum), ginseng is a key ingredient in this formula, helping to brighten dull skin, boost circulation, and provide all the calming vibes. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 Weigh purchases on categories with clearer clinical footing, like circulation, muscle recovery and stress relief. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 The applicant also was asked to make a good-faith effort to meet with representatives of the adjacent school and church regarding private access agreements, easements, property rights, emergency access and circulation. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for circulation

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Noun

Officers are sent to this remote station on rotations of two or three months, with fresh water and food delivered weekly by trucks that make a five-hour journey across dusty desert roads.

— Nathan Jaccard, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
While Rubin’s most recent looks have been crafted by makeup artist Shayna Gold, whose A-list client rotation also includes Jennifer Lawrence and Grace Gummer, she has not been named as the visionary behind this one.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of rotation

Noun

Overlapping with Zaslav during their time at NBCU, Perrette rose to president of digital and affiliate distribution.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The destroyer has enhanced electrical power distribution and additional cooling capacity to support its advanced systems.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Garcia said at the time that the voter roll purge was done in compliance with new Florida elections laws, which require voters to renew their registration if they are deemed inactive.

— Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
This informed the wardrobe that encompasses a rock ’n’ roll attitude with glamour, allure and ease.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of roll

Noun

Everyone gets mail, and the marvel of the postal system’s reach and distribution was intentionally used as an anthrax dissemination machine.

— Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 26 Sep. 2026
David Arredondo pleaded guilty in July to child molesting and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.

— Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

The 168-year-old magazine’s breakout journalism, its digital success, and a bit of good timing have given both Goldberg and Thompson plenty to brag about on the media podcast circuit.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The race was relocated because of the Iran war, becoming F1's first event at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia since 2017.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 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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