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as in disseminates
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
circulate the plans for the new stadium around town to get people's reaction
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as in whispers
to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
circulated a rumor that someone was about to be fired
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as in spreads
to become known
the prince denies the story about an extramarital affair that's been circulating in the tabloids
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Recent Examples of circulates
That minimal percentage is caused by extremely dry air that circulates throughout the cabin at 30,000 feet.
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Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
There’s no air conditioning, but a fan circulates air, and tents stay cool overnight.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The water circulates through the hot rock, absorbing thermal energy and transforming into steam.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The grill is on top of the device instead of the bottom, so the heat circulates upwards instead of toward the floor for better air circulation.
—Casey Clark, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
As the Friedman video circulates to an ever-wider audience, understanding of inflation is in decline.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
There’s no air conditioning, but a fan circulates air, and tents stay cool overnight.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The water circulates through the hot rock, absorbing thermal energy and transforming into steam.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The grill is on top of the device instead of the bottom, so the heat circulates upwards instead of toward the floor for better air circulation.
—Casey Clark, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
As the Friedman video circulates to an ever-wider audience, understanding of inflation is in decline.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulates
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Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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To the west, strong winds and several inches of snow were forecast from northern Idaho to western Iowa on Monday as a low pressure system moves east from the Rockies and spreads over the Plains and Midwest regions.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
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Americans have strong thoughts on Christmas cookies, new Google Trends data reveals — and one cookie in particular has made spirits bright across many states.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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The most recent trailer reveals a few more story details.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Our research suggests that current efforts to increase women’s participation focus too heavily on elite schools.—
Joseph Cimpian,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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But history suggests this administration may also try to use the language of science – terms such as transparency, citizen science and uncertainty – to weaken environmental and health protections and write regulations more favorable to industry.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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The average price target also implies upside of more than 18%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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Its average price target of nearly $130 implies about 21% upside from Thursday’s close.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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