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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
Fascism, then and now, is masterful at propagating and reinforcing its ideas through an aesthetic that captivates a large number of people.
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Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Avoid propagating plants that are actively flowering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
That means that winemakers across what is now France must have switched from domesticating wild grapes to propagating them directly—that is, cloning grapevines by taking cuttings of the plants to start new groves.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
Here are two simple methods for propagating ZZ plants.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
The same goes for propagating cactus pups and leaf or stem cuttings.
—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
Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Avoid propagating plants that are actively flowering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
That means that winemakers across what is now France must have switched from domesticating wild grapes to propagating them directly—that is, cloning grapevines by taking cuttings of the plants to start new groves.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
Here are two simple methods for propagating ZZ plants.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
The same goes for propagating cactus pups and leaf or stem cuttings.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagating
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Antibiotics are medications designed to kill bacteria or stop bacteria from reproducing, including both harmful and beneficial bacteria.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Among other damage, the oil can essentially suffocate mangrove trees, interfere with hawksbill turtles’ and green sea turtles’ sense of smell that guides their navigation, and prevent fish from reproducing.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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The leadership also froze the agency’s other election security work, which included assessing local election offices for physical and cybersecurity risks, and disseminating sensitive intelligence information on threats.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2026
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The question Subramanian thinks the next 12 months will resolve is whether the protocol race produces real demand or whether, as has been the pattern this year, the standards keep multiplying ahead of usage.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Indeed, over the past several months, the Islamic Republic has responded to pressure not by simplifying its structure of authority, but by multiplying and obscuring the channels through which authority is exercised.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Hantavirus misinformation is spreading fast.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The findings suggest that restoration could be improved by selecting or breeding eelgrass better suited to future conditions.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Prevent mosquitos from breeding by eliminating standing water, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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“Propagating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagating. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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