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as in disseminated
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 rumored
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 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 circulated
Accounts of the victims circulated widely online and received international news coverage.
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Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Szydlo also said false information circulated online suggesting that the man in the video was a Glastonbury police officer.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Punch took the world by storm after images of him dragging the orange plushy behind him circulated on social media, causing such a stir that the zoo has since made special rules to accommodate the influx of visitors.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Fusion Centers have circulated false reports that antifa protesters were staging piles of bricks to sow destruction in Maine and targeting the annual massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
That notion circulated throughout the film industry, aided by the discovery that the voices of many of the white silent film stars were too weak for talking pictures.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
In April, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought circulated a memo calling for the acceleration of its use by the federal government.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The clip circulated widely online, surpassing 23 million views.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Reports recently circulated that Paul and Mortensen both accused each other of physical violence during the season-three Mormon Wives reunion filmed last fall, but that the segment was edited out of the final cut.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Szydlo also said false information circulated online suggesting that the man in the video was a Glastonbury police officer.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Punch took the world by storm after images of him dragging the orange plushy behind him circulated on social media, causing such a stir that the zoo has since made special rules to accommodate the influx of visitors.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Fusion Centers have circulated false reports that antifa protesters were staging piles of bricks to sow destruction in Maine and targeting the annual massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
That notion circulated throughout the film industry, aided by the discovery that the voices of many of the white silent film stars were too weak for talking pictures.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
In April, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought circulated a memo calling for the acceleration of its use by the federal government.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The clip circulated widely online, surpassing 23 million views.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Reports recently circulated that Paul and Mortensen both accused each other of physical violence during the season-three Mormon Wives reunion filmed last fall, but that the segment was edited out of the final cut.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulated
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Within months of the April opening, the bit had been disseminated widely enough that Redditors and Facebook members were strategizing about how to land the dance for themselves.—
Alexandra Starr,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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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,
27 Mar. 2026
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There’s also the rise in facial plastic surgery for men—Elon Musk and John Mulaney are rumored to be among the recipients—seeking stronger chins.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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His retirement, which had been rumored for weeks, is virtually certain to set off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to vie for his seat.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Because this month’s layoffs are not confined to tech and spread across airlines, logistics, food production, healthcare, and more, the overall job market may be entering a recalibration period due to cost pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Starting Wednesday, videos and posters will be plastered in subways and public spaces, spreading awareness about the negative components of what can be a disturbing encounter.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This means the fruit may not taste like the original pomegranate, as most pomegranate trees are propagated from hardwood cuttings, rather than by seed, to ensure consistent fruit production.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne is patent-protected and cannot be propagated.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gorman whispered to her friends that someone was there, Pekara said, and the group ran away.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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An elderly man near the front of the pack called one of the agents over to him and whispered in his ear.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kuwait’s Al Salmi tanker was attacked at the port connected to the United Arab Emirates city better known as a destination for influencers, Reuters and The New York Times reported.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Others, such as Susan Braverman, also reported feeling stretched thin after being required to work in stressful conditions with higher-than-normal callout rates while not receiving compensation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pitino laments the long postgame wait Pitino suggested NCAA organizers change the postgame protocol that had Duke, the winning team, going to the podium first.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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If management was unwilling to accept the latest offer or negotiate based on it, the WGSU suggested that the dispute could be submitted for binding arbitration at the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service or to the American Arbitration Association.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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