How to Use circulation in a Sentence

circulation

noun
  • Let's open the windows to get some circulation in here.
  • He has bad circulation in his legs.
  • This memo is not meant for circulation.
  • The attic has poor air circulation.
  • The drug improves blood circulation.
  • The coins have recently entered circulation.
  • The brace should be snug but not tight enough to restrict circulation.
    Lindsay Modglin, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Your skin gets more of a glow, too, due to better circulation.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The nitrates in beets can help boost oxygen circulation to the brain and muscles.
    Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The circulation is completed by the trade winds, which typically blow from the east to the west near the surface.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
  • There is a round table here with a few chairs, which fits better in a compact space and helps to make the flow of circulation around it that much more smooth.
    Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Some specialists see the creation and circulation of stronger strains of the poliovirus as the culprit.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Better circulation helps bring down the pain and puffiness too.
    Jackie Lam, Women's Health, 30 May 2023
  • The cast was put on following surgery last month to help improve circulation to his toes.
    Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The plastic or foil wraps often cut down on air circulation and can hold in too much water.
    Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2023
  • This device drains puffiness and gets the circulation going in your skin.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, townandcountrymag.com, 7 June 2023
  • The spikes on the roller provide just the right amount of pressure needed to relax your facial muscles and boost circulation in your skin.
    Lauren Manaker, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Make sure your drapes or shades are not blocking vents, as that can restrict air circulation.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The circulation of a car air freshener’s scent may be impacted by how it is opened and used.
    Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2023
  • While the images were quickly debunked, their circulation was briefly followed by a dip in the stock market.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 17 July 2023
  • The needles remain in the body for up to 25 minutes, with benefits proven to improve blood flow and circulation.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The golden goop melts into a warm, white cream that gets skin glowing and circulation humming.
    Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Such movements can promote circulation, and that’s a good thing.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The best-selling facial roller, which comes with a gua sha tool, can be used to massage the face to reduce puffiness, improve circulation, and more.
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2023
  • If there’s no air circulation, use a rechargeable fan or realign your vehicle so the tent faces into the wind.
    Will Egensteiner, Popular Mechanics, 29 Mar. 2023
  • In a March study, scientists found that melting ice is diluting the saltiness of the ocean and slowing down the the circulation of deep ocean water in the Antarctic.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 12 June 2023
  • By the same token, those with less circulation to their limbs often have a harder time getting warm, since less heated blood from the rest of the body passes by.
    Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The fan is equipped with powerful air circulation that’s designed to cool down small rooms quickly.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
  • The ice stimulates blood circulation and speeds up skin cell turnover, leading to softer, smoother skin.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Tracking those supply sources could shed light on the iron trade, circulation, and forging in 12th and 13th century Paris.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Jan. 2024

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