DISSEMINATION Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

dissemination

noun

Definition of dissemination

as in diffusion

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as in distribution

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Recent Examples of dissemination Finally, while work is underway to build a formal framework for economic espionage, Congress must prevent any creeping erosion of the existing norm through the potentially corrupt dissemination of intelligence to favored companies. — David S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026 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 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, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissemination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissemination

Noun

Advertisement China itself offers the greatest modern demonstration of what technological diffusion can accomplish.

— Keyu Jin, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Whereas the commercial version of this strategy ends in universal diffusion at a monopolist’s price, the imperial version ends in the metropole deciding who gets what.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of diffusion

Noun

The two saw that media companies were overly reliant on social media for distribution, and that profits were flowing to the likes of Facebook rather than to the creators of content.

— Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
But permission for the public distribution or posting of either the video or photos was not given by the bishops.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

In the world of sports broadcasting, ESPN and Buck did Aikman dirty.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Sources at both the league and its rights partners paint the conversation around broadcasting as an ongoing conversation, with the league always interested in improving coverage of the game.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

Noun

The court filing alleges that social media users believed that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders actually made appearances at the My Chemical Romance concert, and that the circulation of videos was not accidental.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
The resulting changes in ocean circulation can contribute to higher sea levels along the California coast, increasing the risk of flooding during unusually high tides.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of circulation

Noun

After his topological analysis of the jersey knit, Shimamoto used moves from basic knot theory to design a knittable stitch in which defect propagation can still happen but not endlessly.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Use spice jars and perfume bottles creatively as propagation stations, vases, or decorative accents.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of propagation

Noun

Nigeria's Health Minister Muhammad Pate said Friday that the woman's infection appeared closely related to Kenya's first case, while cautioning that this did not necessarily establish the transmission route.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The same bacterial strain was detected in the patient and in pigeons from the source of the meat, raising the possibility of foodborne transmission.

— Rachel Melegrito, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

Ingrid traveled to California to research pitaya, studying different varieties, cultivation techniques, production systems, and all the potential benefits of introducing the crop to Puerto Rico.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
The steps come as film and TV production in the area continues on a downward trend.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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