1
as in reproduced
to bring forth offspring
the dams along the river are interfering with the salmon's ability to propagate
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as in disseminated
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 propagated
Snake plants can also be propagated by rooting leaf cuttings in soil or water.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The neural wave had propagated further, reaching brain areas that encode not just place but social connection.
—Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
This means the fruit may not taste like the original pomegranate, as most pomegranate trees are propagated from hardwood cuttings, rather than by seed, to ensure consistent fruit production.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Using her background in cellular biology, Gueble propagated cell cultures that mirrored cancerous cells lacking MGMT and MMR.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
The shape and brightness of the rekindled tail trace the complex interactions that occurred between the AGN’s ejected jet and the ICM as the jet propagated outward.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Hardwood cuttings are best propagated during mid-fall to late winter when rose plants are in a natural state of dormancy and not experiencing active growth.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The neural wave had propagated further, reaching brain areas that encode not just place but social connection.
—Tim Requarth, Longreads, 9 Apr. 2026
This means the fruit may not taste like the original pomegranate, as most pomegranate trees are propagated from hardwood cuttings, rather than by seed, to ensure consistent fruit production.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Using her background in cellular biology, Gueble propagated cell cultures that mirrored cancerous cells lacking MGMT and MMR.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
The shape and brightness of the rekindled tail trace the complex interactions that occurred between the AGN’s ejected jet and the ICM as the jet propagated outward.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Hardwood cuttings are best propagated during mid-fall to late winter when rose plants are in a natural state of dormancy and not experiencing active growth.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagated
Verb
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These values place any color within a universal color space, allowing colors to be compared, reproduced, and communicated accurately across different media and lighting conditions.—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Apr. 2026
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The tragedy is that these supports are not prioritized, therefore not widely disseminated.—
Lynn DeWoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 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,
10 Apr. 2026
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And over time, with two kids now in the mix, the complexity of family life multiplied.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Moffett’s restaurant group has multiplied with Italian eatery Stagioni, its sister cocktail bar Sala, and a ramen-and-bun shop called Bao and Broth.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Phoenix spreads over a whopping 517 square miles, and that’s not even including adjacent towns like Scottsdale and Tempe.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Thirty Years’ War, which was concluded by the Peace of Westphalia, in 1648, spread across mainland Europe and killed some eight million people.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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His contention is that the people who inhabit the paintings are breathing a specific spiritual atmosphere, bred by the company that Vermeer kept.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their Tibetan ancestry dates back thousands of years to when they were bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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The hashtag #HangInTherePunch also circulated on social media to show support for the baby monkey.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This headline was incorrect and circulated on local social media, spreading misinformation.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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