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as in to disseminate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
the various ways in which churches can propagate the faith
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Recent Examples of propagate
The best part about propagating a leggy succulent is that nearly every part of the plant can be used to grow new plants.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Pert, smiling, and all-natural (except for their Botox), the MAHA mom helped Trump ascend to victory by propagating dangerous misinformation about the MMR vaccine, a modern medical advance that has saved countless children’s lives.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
The charming plant is easy to propagate and non-toxic to both people and pets.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Seeds are collected so more plants can propagate.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Pert, smiling, and all-natural (except for their Botox), the MAHA mom helped Trump ascend to victory by propagating dangerous misinformation about the MMR vaccine, a modern medical advance that has saved countless children’s lives.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
The charming plant is easy to propagate and non-toxic to both people and pets.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Seeds are collected so more plants can propagate.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagate
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What Peter and his team do is take the negative and take the abrasions out of it and reproduce it at its highest quality.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2026
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Forget about fashionable foodie trends, the cuisine here remains a faithful homage to the master, perfectly reproducing his signature dishes like plump pike quenelle dumplings in a rich creamy Nantua sauce, succulent beef Rossini topped with foie gras or a tasty black truffle soup.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the days leading up to the walkout, Clifton and other student organizers disseminated flyers on social media inviting students to join in.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Things get most interesting when the mirrors multiply.—
Olivia Horn,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Europe’s is a false economy, spending less now, but risking spending far more if the conflict spreads in the future.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Propagate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagate. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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