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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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His family shared the news of his passing in a joint statement now circulating online.
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Elizabeth Ayoola and Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Apple has been accused by the National Labor Relations Board of trying to prevent employees from discussing pay equity and pressuring an engineer who attempted to circulate an online survey about wages to quit.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
By Friday morning, the original post that first circulated the video had been removed, but duplicate versions continued to spread widely.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
In footage shared on TikTok by a concert-goer, which later circulated on X (formerly Twitter), the couple could be seen in matching black attire during the concert, as Lively, 37, wore a wrist full of friendship bracelets and Reynolds, 48, stood closely behind her with his hands on her hips.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Ayoola and Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Apple has been accused by the National Labor Relations Board of trying to prevent employees from discussing pay equity and pressuring an engineer who attempted to circulate an online survey about wages to quit.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
By Friday morning, the original post that first circulated the video had been removed, but duplicate versions continued to spread widely.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
In footage shared on TikTok by a concert-goer, which later circulated on X (formerly Twitter), the couple could be seen in matching black attire during the concert, as Lively, 37, wore a wrist full of friendship bracelets and Reynolds, 48, stood closely behind her with his hands on her hips.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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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.Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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The telegraph may seem old-timey today, but after its introduction in the 1840s, Americans could disseminate breaking news across huge territories along electrical wires.Jon Grinspan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
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He was rumored to be connected to the Phillies before San Diego mortgaged the farm system to acquire him.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Gucci, the anchor tenant in the aging mall at Trump Tower, managed to get Trump to slash its rent in 2020, but the retailer is once again rumored to be plotting a move, since its parent company recently spent nearly $1 billion to purchase another building across the street.Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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Loosen skin from turkey breast and thighs; spread mayonnaise mixture under skin.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Body lice more often spread through contact with clothing and linens containing lice.Wendy Wisner, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, practicing good time management propagates self-discipline.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Tree limbs whispered in the night wind as if urging them on.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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Luckily, just in time, Nick whispers the one word in the (British) English language that instantly turns back the clock.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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An analysis of data from nearly 15,000 people revealed that running, biking, climbing stairs or brisk walking for just those few minutes can have a positive effect on blood pressure.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As Pinkerton’s intentions are revealed, Butterfly’s dreams are destroyed in ways of no return.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Circulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulate. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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