propagation

Definition of propagationnext

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Recent Examples of propagation This difference allows physicists to disentangle the exchange of electrical charge that occurs as a ruthenium-zirconium collision unfolds, tracking its propagation through the myriad new particles produced. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 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
  • LinkerBot says its brushless motors and worm-gear transmission support fine movements for applications such as precision assembly and handling fragile objects.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The broken transmission of the Williams prevented it from being easily moved, so a full safety car was declared, bunching the pack up.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Overlapping with Zaslav during their time at NBCU, Perrette rose to president of digital and affiliate distribution.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The destroyer has enhanced electrical power distribution and additional cooling capacity to support its advanced systems.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Everyone gets mail, and the marvel of the postal system’s reach and distribution was intentionally used as an anthrax dissemination machine.
    — Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 26 Sep. 2026
  • David Arredondo pleaded guilty in July to child molesting and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Gough wants to revamp the league’s broadcasting, ticket sales and player storytelling.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Lamacq was appointed an MBE in 2025 for services to broadcasting and to music venues.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Human societies, by contrast, frequently remove unwanted materials from circulation.
    — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Retailers had pushed for the bill to eliminate the threat of lawsuits as penny circulation has dwindled.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sparkle Rainey is a youth activist and communications director at Young People's Alliance.
    — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That created a sense of urgency for the remaining dozen or so communications employees tasked with pushing forward website consolidation under the new administration.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Gaston remembered being on Long Island for the chain’s first-ever special promotion, 1984’s Lobsterfest.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Troutman is charged with conspiracy to possess narcotics with intent to distribute, Hobbs Act extortion under color of official right and racketeering promotion.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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