PROPAGATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

propagation

noun

Definition of propagation

as in transmission

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Recent Examples of propagation Gonzalo also grows vanilla, and Christiansen talks excitedly about the tiny melipona bee involved in its propagation and the lengths the farm goes to protect its ecosystem from pesticides. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 Sponsor is not liable for any travel cancelled or prizes forfeited due to a force majeure event (including without limitation, events related to the propagation of the COVID-19 virus). — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 Policy-as-code engines, metadata propagation, append-only ledgers and field-level scoping are all established techniques. — Gopichand Mannava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Whether harvesting thyme for use in the kitchen or as cuttings for propagation, avoid removing too much of the mother plant. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propagation

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Noun

That includes new renewable and dispatchable generation, battery storage and grid flexibility, along with transmission infrastructure to ensure electricity can reach the communities that need it.

— H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
The storage capacity of the supercomputer is 205 petabytes (PB) with transmission speeds of 400 gigabits per second (Gbps).

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

The best short film and audience choice award winners will be announced on closing day, with the best short film winner receiving full funding from KlikFilm for the production and distribution of a debut feature.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
The distribution of damage, the pace of decline, and even the molecular structure of amyloid filaments can vary.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Joel DeJesus surrendered himself Thursday on an indictment charging him with computer trespass, official misconduct and unlawful dissemination of an intimate image, officials said.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
The old lanes of gossip dissemination, like tabloid journalism and celebrity-interest television, are largely obsolete now, eliminating the need for gatekeepers and preordained authors of cultural fiction.

— Ivy Wolk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissemination

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The agency will look to grow her broadcasting and partnerships career alongside building her a digital and IP business.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA, the public broadcasting station where Rockefeller's wife, Sharon, serves as president and CEO.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

Noun

Monday’s procedure involved inserting a screw in Brown’s neck to stabilize the stress fracture and improve circulation to the area.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Whether new clinical research confirms qigong’s effects on lymphatic circulation, which the Vogue reporting flagged as still limited.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of circulation

Noun

However, Starshield supports more specialized requirements, including secure communications and Earth observation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The Vatican's new communications chief Maria Montserrat Alvarado said the pontiff was eager to begin his journey.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of communication

Noun

The Black Friday promotion brings the K70's price down to US$699, with a US$600 saving and complimentary promotional extras.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Hegseth’s unprecedented intervention in the meritocratic promotion process has dramatically altered the military’s upper echelons.

— Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026

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