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 flow of the attacks was (1) finding targets, (2) gaining code execution, (3) establishing inference, and (4) propagating to new hosts. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

What prevents an incorrect action from propagating into the physical process? — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Use this step-by-step guide to try your hand at propagating your favorite begonias. — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

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

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