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
Some opponents of the program have expressed concern about data privacy, fearing that the program was obtaining and disseminating identifiable or private information.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition, the act prohibits the doxing of government workers, defined as intentionally disseminating personal information without their consent, when those details could be used to cause harm.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The Vaccine Integrity Project launched last year as a means for assessing and disseminating the best available evidence on vaccines.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
An elderly, white-bearded man clutched a walking staff, like an urban Gandalf, disseminating wise vibes.
—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
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition, the act prohibits the doxing of government workers, defined as intentionally disseminating personal information without their consent, when those details could be used to cause harm.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The Vaccine Integrity Project launched last year as a means for assessing and disseminating the best available evidence on vaccines.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
An elderly, white-bearded man clutched a walking staff, like an urban Gandalf, disseminating wise vibes.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disseminating
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Here are two simple methods for propagating ZZ plants.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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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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Efforts focused on preventing the blaze from spreading to an adjacent facility and removing chemicals from the site.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 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,
21 Mar. 2026
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The other would be a controversial and temporary addition to circulating currency, meant to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some remedies for allergy relief that have been circulating on social media or suggested by celebrities — like incorporating local honey into your diet to expose yourself to pollen — have been debunked.—
Kenya Hunter,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The captain still remembers the day a Russian Orlan reconnaissance drone hung above a Ukrainian position, transmitting coordinates to guide Russian artillery.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Musk outlined plans to deploy massive orbital systems capable of generating energy in space and transmitting it back to Earth.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Disseminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disseminating. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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