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as in to disseminate
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 to rumor
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 to spread
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 circulate
Obligations 2 from that series has circulated heavily on Instagram and Reddit threads, in response to the pandemic and other moments of collective mourning.
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Melissa Ragain, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
By the pool, as trays of sushi hand rolls and mini charcuterie plates circulated, nominees gathered to greet the crowd.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Word of impending cuts at the IRS began circulating early last week.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The materials released at that time, including police reports and victim testimonies, had already been publicly circulated.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Melissa Ragain, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
By the pool, as trays of sushi hand rolls and mini charcuterie plates circulated, nominees gathered to greet the crowd.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Word of impending cuts at the IRS began circulating early last week.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The materials released at that time, including police reports and victim testimonies, had already been publicly circulated.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulate
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Last week, Johnson’s deputy mayor for labor relations, Bridget Early, began disseminating a plan for the school district to accept the obligation of the $175 million Municipal Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund, which covers non-teaching CPS personnel, by March 30.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ron DeSantis has been rumored in recent days to be calling donors about the possibility of his wife running.—
Kirby Wilson,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the past, the actor has been rumored to be romantically linked to several actresses.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The ripple effects of the tense relations with the US have spread through Canadian society, with fans at NHL and NBA games in Canada even booing the US national anthem.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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That evening outside Eaton Canyon, the fire spread without halting.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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In addition to plant sales, the event features workshops and seminars on topics from Florida’s endemic carnivorous plants to bonsai care and propagating plants.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2025
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Without proper oversight, automated tools may propagate errors or create integration challenges.—
Prajwalkumar Bhatkar,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Baptismal registers and legal documents whisper snippets of her life story: Born in Danville, Kentucky, in 1808.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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Yet, a quiet sensuality whispered beneath the structure.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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On the night of the Academy Awards, as the year’s best picture is revealed, attendees inside the Dolby Theatre sit through the thank-you speech, tears and applause.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, the university revealed on Friday.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Circulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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