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

Rather than propagating vertically toward the electrodes, the dendrites spread horizontally inside the electrolyte. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Instead, Shanahan recommends layering, a method of propagating new plants from a still-living thyme specimen. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Mai is propagating more than 170 varieties collected from refugees around the world, helping preserve these precious grains while studying which are best suited to our changing climate. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Sensory neurons carry information as traveling waves of electrical charge called action potentials — brief, self-propagating voltage spikes that move down the length of a nerve fiber. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

While the opening minutes were shaky for both teams, probably due to nerves, La Roja quickly established itself and – like a virus that begins propagating in a new host – slowly grew into the match. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

When propagating, look for basal shoots emerging from the tuber crown that are about 2 to 4 inches long. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026

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