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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for propagation

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Noun

Simon takes a hyperreferential and maximalist approach to the transmission of history.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Pros and cons One of the biggest beneficiaries of the bill would be the growth of massive electric transmission systems—essentially, power lines—that are exceedingly hard to get built through the lands of property owners.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

The program offers discussions of financing and distribution, opportunities to present unfinished work and pitch projects, and meetings with industry representatives.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
The Irish production and distribution shingle, which specializes in horror and adjacent genre movies, is handling worldwide sales on the film, which recently wrapped principal photography.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

But the dissemination of even sensationalized knowledge could be vital for the political participation of ordinary people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
The staggering pace and scale of social media as a tool of dissemination; 3.

— Janelle Ash , Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

This can then affect atmospheric circulation patterns, which affect climate across the world.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
In the 60 days since de la Espriella became president, Bula said, security forces reported 32,029 arrests, the seizure of over 135 tons of narcotic drugs and the removal of 3,414 firearms from circulation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of circulation

Noun

These aircraft maintain communication links between national leadership and nuclear forces, including ballistic missile submarines.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Major countries and corporations are rushing to develop their own proprietary communications constellations.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of communication

Noun

If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
For Ingersoll and some other religious scholars, Hegseth's promotion of an idea that has largely fallen out of favor with the American public ties in closely with his religious background.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

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