1
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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2
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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3
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
The Israeli military is investigating after a photo circulating on social media shows a soldier appearing to desecrate a statue of the Virgin Mary in Debel, Lebanon – the same town where Israeli soldiers were photographed destroying a crucifix last month.
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Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Developing an mRNA shot is typically faster, which could allow officials to make decisions later in the year — and give drugmakers more flexibility to pivot if the circulating strain changes.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Keep interior doors open to help circulate air more freely and maintain constant heating levels.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
This triggers the muscle to contract, which helps the heart circulate blood throughout your body.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
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Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Developing an mRNA shot is typically faster, which could allow officials to make decisions later in the year — and give drugmakers more flexibility to pivot if the circulating strain changes.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Keep interior doors open to help circulate air more freely and maintain constant heating levels.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
This triggers the muscle to contract, which helps the heart circulate blood throughout your body.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
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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, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Irrespective of how the threat is made, the agency's Protective Intelligence division examines and disseminates general threat intelligence to the entire agency.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Casting was first rumored six weeks ago by TheInSneider.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a moment when larger fairs are rumored by market insiders to be having trouble filling up their booths, some dealers are betting on small fairs, often in stylish hotels, some of them away from art-market hubs, as a way to offer a different kind of experience.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a once obscure disease, with an extraordinarily high death rate, rises amid changing climate conditions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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In rare cases, hantavirus infections can be spread between people, WHO said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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All throughout the Universe, different types of signals propagate.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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The key is to purchase plants that proliferate easily and to repot offshoots or propagate them in water before planting in a new pot.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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League sources have whispered since late October that Mosley’s job could be in jeopardy, and although Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman declined to make an in-season coaching change despite several puzzling lopsided defeats, the Magic announced Mosley’s dismissal Monday.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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And there’s already whispering that eventual new ownership will push for a remodeled ballpark to include a retractable roof.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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With the Moon now moving through your 7th House of Partnership, conversations become more direct, honest, and revealing in a useful way.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Malone revealed that the Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, with Jelly Roll and Carter Faith, will resume on May 16 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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“Circulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulate. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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