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as in to disseminate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
circulate the plans for the new stadium around town to get people's reaction
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as in to rumor
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
circulated a rumor that someone was about to be fired
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as in to spread
to become known
the prince denies the story about an extramarital affair that's been circulating in the tabloids
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Recent Examples of circulate
Tropical weather experts warn that low-quality forecast data can easily be taken out-of-context during hurricane season, and urge people to be skeptical of weather posts circulating on social media.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Reports that the United States and Argentina had helped in the extraction soon circulated around social media, but these were never confirmed.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
When dishes are crammed tightly together, water cannot circulate effectively, leading to improper rinsing and more chances for water spotting.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
The video was circulated online by social media accounts, many of whom appear to be European and American right-wing profiles that are typically critical of Macron, who used the incident to question his relationship with his wife or to attack his masculinity.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Reports that the United States and Argentina had helped in the extraction soon circulated around social media, but these were never confirmed.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
When dishes are crammed tightly together, water cannot circulate effectively, leading to improper rinsing and more chances for water spotting.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
The video was circulated online by social media accounts, many of whom appear to be European and American right-wing profiles that are typically critical of Macron, who used the incident to question his relationship with his wife or to attack his masculinity.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulate
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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Such feeds have been disseminated by the hundred on Russian Telegram channels.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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As rumored, Kanye West showed up Friday at his sometimes collaborator’s trial as the prosecution moved into the home stretch on presenting its often very vivid case to the jury.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Drake is rumored to be hard at work on a new album allegedly titled Iceman, which many are expecting to drop before the end of 2025.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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In Los Angeles, sudden sweeps of day laborers in Home Depot parking lots and workers at car washes and in the garment industry ignited protests that have spread to cities across the country.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Users have also spotted Google's AI search summaries spreading incorrect information.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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While easy to propagate from a cutting, rosemary varies in hardiness.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Sipping sundowners at the glamorous beach clubs that propagate the sandy shores and cliffside hideouts along the French Riviera really shouldn’t take much convincing, but with so many charming seaside cities and villages to explore, deciding where to stay can be a challenge.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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Other spas boast aerial views or shout about amenities; Shibui whispers, and the result is the world’s most opulent ASMR experience.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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Amid burnout, a workforce hungry for purpose, and a cultural shift toward well-being, many professionals still whisper about their sabbatical or career gap, afraid it’ll be read as a red flag instead of a reset.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Stripes of baby blue, pink and white icing paint the transgender flag on the outside; cutting into the cake reveals the same pattern within.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Redd has yet to share any photos of their first child together, nor have the parents revealed their bundle of joy’s name.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
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“Circulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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