as in propagating
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
activists sent by the organization to disseminate their views
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Recent Examples of disseminating
An elderly, white-bearded man clutched a walking staff, like an urban Gandalf, disseminating wise vibes.
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Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Data centers are warehouse-like facilities housing computer servers and components essential for storing, processing and disseminating large amounts of data.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
The legislation would allow individuals whose likeness has been used by AI to generate pornographic photos and videos without their consent to sue those responsible for generating or disseminating the content for upward of $150,000.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
He was charged during a Brooklyn Criminal Court arraignment with disseminating indecent material to minors, official misconduct by a public servant, and endangering the welfare of a child.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Instead of disseminating science information through traditional methods that leave little room for dialogue, these researchers seek to bring science back to their communities.
—Evelyn Valdez-Ward, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Not one suggested disseminating their Know2Protect public awareness program, a free, readily available tool for parents, kids and schools.
—Maureen Flatley, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
He was also charged with disseminating and possessing bestiality material, police said.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Germanotta-Mills was also charged with allegedly disseminating and possessing bestiality material, NSW Police said in the statement.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Data centers are warehouse-like facilities housing computer servers and components essential for storing, processing and disseminating large amounts of data.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
The legislation would allow individuals whose likeness has been used by AI to generate pornographic photos and videos without their consent to sue those responsible for generating or disseminating the content for upward of $150,000.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
He was charged during a Brooklyn Criminal Court arraignment with disseminating indecent material to minors, official misconduct by a public servant, and endangering the welfare of a child.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Instead of disseminating science information through traditional methods that leave little room for dialogue, these researchers seek to bring science back to their communities.
—Evelyn Valdez-Ward, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Not one suggested disseminating their Know2Protect public awareness program, a free, readily available tool for parents, kids and schools.
—Maureen Flatley, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
He was also charged with disseminating and possessing bestiality material, police said.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Germanotta-Mills was also charged with allegedly disseminating and possessing bestiality material, NSW Police said in the statement.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disseminating
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The same goes for propagating cactus pups and leaf or stem cuttings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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With its light texture, perlite mixed with water makes an excellent medium for propagating stem cuttings and leaf cuttings.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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In areas of intense fighting — especially in Darfur — famine is spreading and food and basic supplies are scarce.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Videos circulating online and verified by the AP showed dozens cheering and dancing and cars honking their horns in the streets of Karaj, a city near Tehran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Videos circulating on social media showed thick white smoke rising into the sky as one of the aircraft descended.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The risk of the avian flu transmitting to the general public is very low; the disease can spread between animals and people.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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Once installed, the infected device starts transmitting data back to a central dashboard controlled by the attacker.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Disseminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disseminating. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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