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 best short film and audience choice award winners will be announced on closing day, with the best short film winner receiving full funding from KlikFilm for the production and distribution of a debut feature.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
The distribution of damage, the pace of decline, and even the molecular structure of amyloid filaments can vary.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Troy cut his broadcasting teeth by starring at quarterback at UCLA and the Dallas Cowboys.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Spanish-language broadcasting giant TelevisaUnivision said third-quarter revenue was boosted by telecasts of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico and Latin America and continued improvements at its ViX streaming service.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

Noun

Huff told Atlanta Magazine the physical practice can also promote better circulation, balance and emotional regulation.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Their case was supported by the Norwegian Media Businesses’ Association (MBL), whose member newspapers account for approximately 97% of Norwegian newspaper circulation.

— Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of circulation

Noun

In his petition to the federal court for leniency, Schubarth’s attorney, Jason Holden, noted his client’s contribution to the science of wildlife propagation.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of propagation

Noun

That includes new renewable and dispatchable generation, battery storage and grid flexibility, along with transmission infrastructure to ensure electricity can reach the communities that need it.

— H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
The storage capacity of the supercomputer is 205 petabytes (PB) with transmission speeds of 400 gigabits per second (Gbps).

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

However, FlashProve remains a research prototype rather than a production-ready solution.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Since then, the contest has been in many ways a generational fight, with the two staking out differing positions on public safety, housing production and strategies for ending homelessness.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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