circulate
verb
cir·cu·late
ˈsər-kyə-ˌlāt 
circulated; circulating
1
2
: to pass from person to person or place to place: such as
a
: to flow without obstruction
b
: to become well-known or widespread
rumors circulated through the town
c
: to go from group to group at a social gathering
d
: to come into the hands of readers
specifically
: to become sold or distributed
: to cause to circulate
Examples of circulate in a Sentence
Blood circulates through the body.
Steam circulates in the pipes.
A pump circulates the water through the filter.
Rumors are circulating around town.
The report circulated among the students.
Stories were circulated about mismanagement.
He is circulating a petition asking for a new election.
She circulated among her guests.
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With that math in mind, Republicans in Congress circulated a 50-page list of ideas to cover the costs of extending the tax cuts.
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
New York City Public Schools on Friday circulated resources for what to do if ICE officers show up at schools.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025
The photo of the four employees, who were wearing Evanston Fire Department shirts in addition to their Trump face masks, began to circulate on Reddit this week.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Here are some common causes: Endometrial Atrophy Endometrial atrophy is a condition when less estrogen is circulating in the body, such as during menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
New York City Public Schools on Friday circulated resources for what to do if ICE officers show up at schools.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025
The photo of the four employees, who were wearing Evanston Fire Department shirts in addition to their Trump face masks, began to circulate on Reddit this week.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Here are some common causes: Endometrial Atrophy Endometrial atrophy is a condition when less estrogen is circulating in the body, such as during menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Circulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulate. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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circulate
verb
cir·cu·late
ˈsər-kyə-ˌlāt
circulated; circulating
1
: to move or cause to move in a circle or course
especially
: to follow a course that returns to the starting point
blood circulates through the body
2
: to pass or be passed from person to person or place to place
circulate a rumor
Medical Definition
circulate
intransitive verb
cir·cu·late
ˈsər-kyə-ˌlāt
circulated; circulating
: to flow or be propelled naturally through a closed system of channels (as blood vessels)
blood circulates through the body
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