propagates

present tense third-person singular of propagate
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as in reproduces
to bring forth offspring the dams along the river are interfering with the salmon's ability to propagate

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spreads
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  • Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • To the west, strong winds and several inches of snow were forecast from northern Idaho to western Iowa on Monday as a low pressure system moves east from the Rockies and spreads over the Plains and Midwest regions.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Propagates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagates. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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