PROPAGATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

propagation

noun

Definition of propagation

as in transmission

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Recent Examples of propagation 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 The synthetic images accurately reproduced the vortexes’ appearance and dynamics, including growth rate, distribution, and propagation speeds, which led the team to conclude their observations are most likely real. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Take cuttings for propagation by removing 4- to 6-inch-long stems and removing the lowers leaves. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for propagation

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Noun

Owners of older or higher-mileage vehicles may want to focus on coverage for major mechanical components like the engine and transmission.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Among the future challenges, these cells must pair high durability with crystal-clear light transmission to remain effective for long durations.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

The creator may own the message, but the platform has considerable influence over its distribution.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The agreement changed the conference’s media-rights distribution model to favor schools that generated larger television audiences for football and men’s basketball, while dramatically reducing the cost of leaving the ACC.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

In any case, there’s something to be said for filmmakers trusting their audience to draw its own conclusions from this period piece and its throughline to information dissemination in the 21st century.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival is the largest Brazilian film fest held abroad and a pioneer in the promotion and dissemination of local pics in the international market.

— Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

The team and radio station also announced a multi-year extension to their broadcasting agreement.

— Scott Powers, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
His hair has the swoop of the Robert Redford style and the voice the resonance of a Lorne Greene school of broadcasting.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

Noun

That damage can affect circulation and increase the risk of stroke and other changes associated with cognitive decline.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026
Upping the ante with a red light therapy device can also help reverse summer sun damage, support circulation to ward off seasonal dullness, and a little session under the glowing light can even boost your mood on shorter, gloomier days.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of circulation

Noun

First off, there’s no army without communication, so military musicians are doing that job.

— Brooke LaMantia, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
Consumers saw higher prices in August month-over-month for categories such as communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of communication

Noun

This was a reference — as part of a promotion for Wrexham’s front-of-kit sponsor, Firefox — to the three teams that Southampton admitted to spying on last season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Drake’s promotion of Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) four months after unleashing three albums left many wondering whether a fourth LP was on the horizon.

— Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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