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 The American research university is arguably the most consequential institution ever designed for the creation and dissemination of knowledge. — Daniel Diermeier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Establishing rapid alert and knowledge-dissemination networks is also of importance to reduce the risks. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 The California statute governing dissemination of ALPRs, often called SB 34, was enacted a decade ago. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026 Independent tech researchers who are working to understand the risks posed by online platforms to children and society—including the dissemination of disinformation and antisemitism—must not be punished for doing so. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissemination

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Noun

But the practical race in 2026 is won by mastering both contests at once with absolute capability and radical efficiency, closed excellence and open diffusion, the biggest reliable compute and the smartest use of it.

— Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
The idea that knowledge generated inside a large subsidized investment does not stay contained to that one company suggests a form of knowledge diffusion outward to the businesses around it.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of diffusion

Noun

Each of the companies will be under the executive leadership of owner-founder Gore, who has spent more than $100 million in building John Gore Studios, acquiring production, IP, distribution and sales business, as well as the famed Angels Costumes.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The Tehran region director of the NIOPDC also said that damage inflicted on Tehran’s petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure during the war has created some constraints on fuel distribution.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Netflix launched in the UK in 2012 as part of its first expansion into Europe, and has since grown into one of the dominating forces in British broadcasting through shows such as Baby Reindeer, The Gentlemen and Adolescence.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Numerous sources pointed to Payton, who became a high-profile broadcasting free agent earlier this month.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

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The dispute is how to represent those distinctions without crediting routine carbon circulation as additional sequestration.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Cleantra’s Lymphatic Drainage Drops were designed to provide daily herbal support for lymph flow, fluid balance, circulation, immune defense, and natural detoxification.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of circulation

Noun

Sponsor is not liable for any travel cancelled or prizes forfeited due to a force majeure event (including without limitation, events related to the propagation of the COVID-19 virus).

— August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
The device helped establish key ideas about straight-line light propagation and image formation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of propagation

Noun

The reporter completely mischaracterized my comments made on numerous occasions over the past 16 months about 'masks' and the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
There’s a breathtaking rush of power when accelerating hard, and a seemingly relentless ability to accumulate forward momentum while the dual-clutch eight-speed transmission whizzes through the gears.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

Rather than just a reproductive issue, endometriosis is a whole-body condition, affecting everything from emotional regulation to hormone production and gut health.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
The heat has caused a fall in nuclear generation, with power plants forced to shut down or reduce production across the region, while wind power generation has been weak over the summer.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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