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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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulation
  1. rotation
  2. distribution
  3. roll
  4. dissemination
  5. circuit
  6. production
  7. revolution
  8. broadcasting
Noun
  • And Marcelin, who had worked his way into the linebacker rotation early in his sophomore year, was tied for third on the team with nine tackles through three games.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Summer frocks remain on rotation, made appropriate for the season by thin sweaters and leather boots, while sandals pair with mini skirts and mocknecks.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of rotation
Noun
  • Media distribution can affect the exposure available to a sponsor.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Bonta’s suit had leaned heavily into potential harms to theatrical distribution, and lawyers for the states had been banking on theater executives’ testimony at trial.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • 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
Definition of roll
Noun
  • 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 conflicting appellate rulings have created a circuit split over the scope of federal preemption and the states’ authority to regulate sports contracts.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Even at the back end of September, in the shadow of heavy-hitters Venice and Toronto, Rebordinos has made this seaside town a can’t-miss stop on the festival circuit.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of circuit
Noun
  • Film and television are some of the most important exports of the country, and everybody’s stealing production from us.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The start of cell trials comes after an earlier target for production.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • Barring a cultural revolution, its current students will more or less be running the country from about 2045 to 2070.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside this, spurred by the digital revolution, Italian culture is shifting away from solitary individualism towards a rekindled sense of community.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of revolution
Noun
  • The studio will have greater access to capital, enabling it to compete more effectively in TV broadcasting, according to the decision.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Five years ago, Buck and Aikman were two of the biggest moves during the 2022 offseason, the most frenzied in NFL broadcasting history.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of broadcasting

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