as in to propagate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people activists sent by the organization to disseminate their views

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Recent Examples of disseminate The first is the Institut National de l’Audiovisuel (INA), the country’s vast audiovisual archive, which has uploaded thousands of hours of content ranging from classic television to historic interviews, disseminated across some 50 thematic channels. Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 He’s been highly regarded inside the organization for his ability to relate to players, effectively communicate expectations and disseminate analytical data in digestible ways. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 The Florida International University graduate has worked for Google’s philanthropy arm for the past 13 years in disaster response and most recently disseminating grants across the Americas, but left his job earlier this month to hit the campaign trail full-time. Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 Supporters fear that Jin and other pastors could eventually be indicted on charges of illegally using the internet to disseminate religious information. Reuters, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disseminate
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  • Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • To propagate directly in soil instead, place the cutting in a small pot filled with well-draining soil so the node is buried.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • The idea spread around campus after it was discussed with the Yell Leaders, and the tradition was born that evening.
    Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • In 2017, Posobiec circulated a post that falsely claimed that CNN had published and then deleted an article defending Bill Maher’s use of an anti-Black slur.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
  • New polling conducted alongside the open letter, which was written and circulated by the nonprofit Future of Life Institute, found that the public generally agreed with the call for a moratorium on the development of superpowerful AI technology.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Disseminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disseminate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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