PROPAGATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

propagation

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Definition of propagation

as in transmission

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Recent Examples of propagation Antonio Sanchez, a longtime native plant nursery manager, will lead a free class on native plant propagation, which will be held at Arlington Garden in Pasadena and hosted by Artemisia Nursery of El Sereno. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 The distinction matters because once a cutting is legally classified as cannabis, commercial retailers can no longer rely on the exemption that allows propagation material to be sold. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Propagating Summer Crush Hydrangea Summer Crush hydrangea is patent-protected and prohibited from propagation in any form. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Some varieties are better than others for this style of propagation, such as pothos and philodendron. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for propagation

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Noun

The outbreak has eclipsed all previous Ebola outbreaks in its speed of transmission and is the second-largest outbreak on record, behind the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak that recorded more than 28,000 cases, including over 11,000 deaths.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
According to the investigative report, video evidence showed two electrical arcing events occurring in quick succession on an out-of-service transmission line.

— James Ward, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

Now, after entering Europe in 2023 with a London store, the brand has its sights on further international expansion, in brand awareness and distribution, with Europe first in line.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Results like this are only possible when our creators and studio have the confidence to find new dimensions with iconic IP through bold creative choices, world-class marketing and distribution, and outstanding execution.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Pearsall, a 59-year-old Long Beach resident, is also facing a criminal case with five felony counts of eavesdropping and more than two dozen misdemeanor counts of secretly filming or unlawful dissemination of private recordings.

— Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, faces five felony counts of eavesdropping, 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another and three misdemeanor counts of unlawful dissemination of private recordings.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissemination

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Former players and coaches, the ones McElligott worked with directly through his 25-plus years in broadcasting in the NHL and in the minor leagues, made their feelings known.

— Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Carillo is a former professional tennis player turned broadcasting pioneer known for storytelling and advocacy for the game.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

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Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine requires less time between strain selection and public circulation, which could allow for a closer match between the immunity conferred by vaccines and the season’s circulating influenza strains.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
As a result, the heart is forced to pump faster and blood circulation is stressed.

— Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of circulation

Noun

Joel Dowen, 46 was charged with mailing threatening communications with intent to extort and assault of a federal officer.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
Everything appeared to go according to plan until LINK began to spin in space around July 25, causing a temporary loss of communications, Katalyst and NASA said on July 28.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of communication

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Over time, however, retailers may begin evaluating whether certain promotions, bundles or low-ticket offers create an outsized number of cash adjustments.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Occasionally, a dealership offers a service promotion such as lifetime free oil changes funded by the dealership.

— Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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