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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
Some comments seen by CNN were blatantly racist or xenophobic, propagating negative stereotypes about African nations and people.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Hamas’ reach and anti-Israel propaganda have also extended to universities, college campuses, and academia at large—often propagated by the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has gained significant influence in academic settings.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Cracks are propagating in a Republican Party and right wing that have been historically supportive of the country.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
The new program, Fanatics One, will reward users for activity across the company’s array of products, leaning on its own events, limited edition drops and network of prominent athletes to propagate a multi-tier offering.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Hamas’ reach and anti-Israel propaganda have also extended to universities, college campuses, and academia at large—often propagated by the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has gained significant influence in academic settings.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Cracks are propagating in a Republican Party and right wing that have been historically supportive of the country.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
The new program, Fanatics One, will reward users for activity across the company’s array of products, leaning on its own events, limited edition drops and network of prominent athletes to propagate a multi-tier offering.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagate
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Bibler is being charged with eight counts of possessing child pornography and eight counts of reproducing child pornography involving a victim under 13, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The talents are seen posing in a public bathroom with red and black tiles, reproducing the set of Michele’s sophomore Valentino ready-to-wear show, staged in a giant public toilet bathed in red light.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Experts say the infrastructure around the data collected and disseminated by the federal bureau is robust and has been around for a long time.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other bird species whose population sizes are regulated largely by natural forces — such as food availability, predators or constraints in their habitats — chickens are bred and multiplied by the billions by means of global agricultural industries.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ten Hag’s first season at United yielded silverware and a third-place league finish, but also had bouts of concerning away form, with tactical weaknesses that would eventually spread and critically undermine his plans for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Propagate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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