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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 young tender stems are also perfect for propagating.
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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 team used advanced 3D magnetohydrodynamic simulations to recreate the process, revealing that shockwaves propagating through giant molecular clouds can naturally generate the striking wheel-like architecture seen in some of the galaxy's most active stellar nurseries, according to the study.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 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
Not simply a catalog of assets, but an event-aware system capable of understanding relationships, propagating policy, detecting drift, tracing downstream impact, enforcing governance rules and providing runtime context to both humans and machines.
—Emma McGrattan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
After propagating, keep the cuttings in a warm, bright area out of direct sunlight until roots develop.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Fascism, then and now, is masterful at propagating and reinforcing its ideas through an aesthetic that captivates a large number of people.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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 team used advanced 3D magnetohydrodynamic simulations to recreate the process, revealing that shockwaves propagating through giant molecular clouds can naturally generate the striking wheel-like architecture seen in some of the galaxy's most active stellar nurseries, according to the study.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 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
Not simply a catalog of assets, but an event-aware system capable of understanding relationships, propagating policy, detecting drift, tracing downstream impact, enforcing governance rules and providing runtime context to both humans and machines.
—Emma McGrattan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
After propagating, keep the cuttings in a warm, bright area out of direct sunlight until roots develop.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Fascism, then and now, is masterful at propagating and reinforcing its ideas through an aesthetic that captivates a large number of people.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagating
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The motif showcases the stories of the family that previously lived at the palace — often reproducing animals such as eagles, lions, dogs, peacocks and griffins.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Surprisingly, over 80% of the spores successfully survived and were still capable of reproducing and germinating back in the lab.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Nov. 2025
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The channels for packaging and disseminating information about the environmental and performance benefits of cotton apparel have evolved as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The man had drawn authorities' attention in 2015 for disseminating Islamic State propaganda, Weyermann noted, according to the AP.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Documents from the investigation also show that the number of trains on the Melbourne tracks tripled after 2023 — a key factor in what experts call exposure, which is calculated by multiplying the average daily vehicle traffic at a crossing by the number of trains that pass by.—
Allison Beck,
Miami Herald,
20 Nov. 2025
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Pasadena Humane staff emphasized the urgency of the rescue, noting that unseparated mice and hamsters can reproduce rapidly, quickly multiplying into dozens of animals in a short time.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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While firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to livestock pens and other buildings on the property, everything Nieto owned was incinerated, according to the outlet.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The child began to show symptoms several days later, including a runny nose, cough, congestion, fever and a rash starting at the head and spreading to the rest of the body.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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There were also breeding facilities in the state.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Most snakes start breeding in spring after winter dormancy, making summer the prime time to encounter one of several venomous snake species found from western Missouri to Wichita.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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“Propagating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagating. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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