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as in reproducing
to bring forth offspring
the dams along the river are interfering with the salmon's ability to propagate
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as in disseminating
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 propagating
The same goes for propagating cactus pups and leaf or stem cuttings.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
With its light texture, perlite mixed with water makes an excellent medium for propagating stem cuttings and leaf cuttings.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Instead of occurring randomly, squeaking sound frequencies are determined by the repetition rate of propagating pulses.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Guojun’s abiding preoccupation, Song told me, was propagating his seed.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 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
If there is no wave propagating, then there is no power dissipation.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
First published in 1979 and still widely available through Internet vendors, this book, above all, will inspire you to grab a shovel or trowel or shears and start planting, pruning, or propagating right away.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Just like propagating other succulents, cuttings from these plants should be allowed to callus for a few days and then planted in soil to avoid issues with rot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
With its light texture, perlite mixed with water makes an excellent medium for propagating stem cuttings and leaf cuttings.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Instead of occurring randomly, squeaking sound frequencies are determined by the repetition rate of propagating pulses.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Guojun’s abiding preoccupation, Song told me, was propagating his seed.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 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
If there is no wave propagating, then there is no power dissipation.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
First published in 1979 and still widely available through Internet vendors, this book, above all, will inspire you to grab a shovel or trowel or shears and start planting, pruning, or propagating right away.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Just like propagating other succulents, cuttings from these plants should be allowed to callus for a few days and then planted in soil to avoid issues with rot.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagating
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Post-Soviet, Anthropocene, and post-independence frameworks can be overdetermined by these same spatial and political logics, translating them into periodizations that claim to mark historical breaks while reproducing their underlying assumptions.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dust mites thrive above 60 percent humidity, reproducing quickly and increasing allergen levels.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Vaccine Integrity Project launched last year as a means for assessing and disseminating the best available evidence on vaccines.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
3 Mar. 2026
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An elderly, white-bearded man clutched a walking staff, like an urban Gandalf, disseminating wise vibes.—
Brian Barth,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Then, tack on your favorite of those many available add-on packages and components, and that price will start multiplying very quickly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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From life’s first moments, multiplying cells are squished, stretched, and tugged to form tissues that bend and twist into organs that expand and contract.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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On Saturday, March 7, demonstrations will be held in cities nationwide, pushing for people of all walks of life to stand together in protecting and spreading awareness for victims of human trafficking.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The arrangement did not prevent rumors from spreading, however, and becoming a major distraction for the department.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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At some colonies in Argentina, 97% of pups died, while on South Georgia Island, researchers reported a 47% decline in breeding females between 2022 and 2024.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Sprinkle Mosquito Bits granules into the water that collects in the center of the leafy rosette to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from breeding there.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Propagating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagating. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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