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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
Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne is patent-protected and cannot be propagated.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 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
Softwood cuttings that are taken from new, flexible growth are typically propagated from late spring to late summer when roses are actively growing.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
In the last decade the district and its partner organizations have propagated and released more than 38,000 mussels throughout northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
This is a great option for succulents, such as echeveria and jade plants, which can easily be propagated from stem cuttings or even single leaves.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 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
Softwood cuttings that are taken from new, flexible growth are typically propagated from late spring to late summer when roses are actively growing.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
In the last decade the district and its partner organizations have propagated and released more than 38,000 mussels throughout northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
This is a great option for succulents, such as echeveria and jade plants, which can easily be propagated from stem cuttings or even single leaves.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagated
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 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.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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The story was further disseminated through an array of local news outlets.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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As the new reality set in, the questions multiplied.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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It’s widely believed the relics later multiplied; most are enshrined in a memorial stupa at Kopan monastery in Nepal.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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After supporting the health and livelihood of people in Kenya and Rwanda through medication, the shutdown of the USAID program has left these people susceptible to various illnesses that spread since there are no medications available.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Each seasonal series has three workshops and a field trip spread over two days.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sheep are overwhelmingly bred and slaughtered for meat, either lamb or mutton.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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For example, cross-pollinating a plum with an apricot produces a pluot, a hybrid fruit bred for its smooth skin and sweet, juicy flesh.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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As the fires burned after El Mencho was killed, videos from Etzatlán circulated widely on TikTok and Instagram.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Residents circulated petitions, called and emailed their representatives, and shared information on social media to oppose the project.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Propagated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagated. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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