Synonyms of propagating

propagating

verb

present participle of propagate

1

as in reproducing

to bring forth offspring

the dams along the river are interfering with the salmon's ability to propagate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reproducing
• multiplying
• breeding
• producing
• generating
• spawning
• procreating
• having
• hatching
• engendering
• parenting
• getting
• begetting
• mothering
• bearing
• siring
• gendering

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disseminating
• spreading
• circulating
• transmitting
• broadcasting
• imparting
• communicating
• dispensing
• diffusing
• radiating
• conveying
• scattering
• sowing
• passing (on)
• dispersing
• sprawling
• dissipating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hiding
• concealing
• holding (in)
• obscuring
• secreting
• masking
• containing
• limiting
• restricting
• cloaking
• shrouding
• veiling
• enshrouding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of propagating

The free and open internet faces threats from companies propagating walled gardens designed to control your data and the rise of black-box AI systems. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 July 2026

For some vexillophiles, the issue is not so much who is propagating the spin-off Ross flag but the design itself. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 June 2026

Ahead, experts share their go-to methods for propagating a lemon tree the right way. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026

The young tender stems are also perfect for propagating. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026

Aloe vera is a plant best reserved for propagating through offshoots. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 June 2026

Because the cracks were propagating underneath. — Dan Mangan,emma Graham,hugh Leask,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 June 2026

The South Coast Cactus and Succulent Society welcomes UC Davis Botanical Conservatory director Ernesto Sandoval for a presentation about propagating and cultivating the winter-blooming bulbs. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026