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

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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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Troy cut his broadcasting teeth by starring at quarterback at UCLA and the Dallas Cowboys.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Spanish-language broadcasting giant TelevisaUnivision said third-quarter revenue was boosted by telecasts of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico and Latin America and continued improvements at its ViX streaming service.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

Noun

Huff told Atlanta Magazine the physical practice can also promote better circulation, balance and emotional regulation.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Their case was supported by the Norwegian Media Businesses’ Association (MBL), whose member newspapers account for approximately 97% of Norwegian newspaper circulation.

— Barbara Ortutay, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of circulation

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Additionally, the workers must hand over any communications — including self-deleting texts from apps such as Signal — related to the office’s efforts to block noncitizen voting.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Former Republican Kurt Bardella was a senior House Oversight Committee adviser and communications specialist from 2009 to 2013, during California Republican Darrell Issa's tenure as chair.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 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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