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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for propagation

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Noun

Making a 20-year trilogy about transmission is almost punk, working on a completely different rhythm than everything else right now.

— JD Linville, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Those decisions will depend on further engineering, environmental studies, transmission analysis, commercial arrangements, financing and the federal licensing process.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

Together, the grants paid for 34 refrigeration devices, six food distribution vehicles, a dozen pallet jacks or forklifts, plus shelving and storage materials and hand trucks.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Compared to a typical 200,000-square foot warehouse or distribution center with 80 dock doors and two turns per day, a data center, once built, has a fraction of the truck traffic.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 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

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Sky have two production units who move around the country broadcasting games, all of which fit into a small convoy of trucks.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The prize consists in the acquisition of the non-commercial and non-exclusive broadcasting rights for five years for a value of €4,000 – €6,000 depending on the genre and length of the film and the number of available territories.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

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Villas, for example, rely on fans and natural ventilation in lieu of air-conditioning (though beds are equipped with a smart air-circulation system to keep cool at night), while water- and waste management limit the resort's eco-footprint.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
The circulation of nitrogen in various forms through nature is known as the nitrogen cycle.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of circulation

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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

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Ahmed Walid Fabio Vieira (Hamburg) Vieira was the creative heart of Hamburg’s survival in the Bundesliga last season, their first back in the top tier after promotion.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The Central Carolina fair maintains an active Facebook page and regularly posts updates, including promotions and videos of adorable petting zoo animals.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

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