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as in disseminating
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 whispering
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 spreading
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 circulating
That virus, which is related to RSV, has been circulating for decades, so many people have immunity against it.
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Rob Stein, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Rumors of a breakup and new relationship began circulating when Gerber was photographed with Hernandez in September 2024.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2025
Every dollar deposited becomes a tool for local growth and resilience, circulating in ways that benefit your neighbors and your community as a whole.
—Morgan Simon, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
At the time, rumors of her mother's abuse had begun circulating on social media, and Shari took to Instagram to speak out publicly about the online discussions about her family life.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
The movement to keep wealth circulating in a community is also known as creating a solidarity economy.
—Morgan Simon, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Consider wearing a mask to protect against circulating viruses.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Because traces of infectious disease circulating in a community can be detected in wastewater, testing can provide an early warning if infections are on the upswing.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The California Highway Patrol took to social media to warn state residents about a new scam circulating.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Rob Stein, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Rumors of a breakup and new relationship began circulating when Gerber was photographed with Hernandez in September 2024.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2025
Every dollar deposited becomes a tool for local growth and resilience, circulating in ways that benefit your neighbors and your community as a whole.
—Morgan Simon, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
At the time, rumors of her mother's abuse had begun circulating on social media, and Shari took to Instagram to speak out publicly about the online discussions about her family life.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
The movement to keep wealth circulating in a community is also known as creating a solidarity economy.
—Morgan Simon, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Consider wearing a mask to protect against circulating viruses.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Because traces of infectious disease circulating in a community can be detected in wastewater, testing can provide an early warning if infections are on the upswing.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The California Highway Patrol took to social media to warn state residents about a new scam circulating.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulating
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But the desire to break from traditional means of disseminating culture remained, as casual consumers began imagining an alternative to brick-and-mortar shopping and, with it, physical media.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, police credited news outlets for disseminating the images and the tipster for recognizing the suspect and calling authorities.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Instead, The Rock appeared to retcon his Final Boss character by not only knighting Roman Reigns, but also hugging his archrival Cody Rhodes and whispering sweet nothings in his ear.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nina and Radek were whispering about something.Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Even worse, attackers can exploit large language model (LLM) vulnerabilities through methods like prompt injection, tricking systems into revealing confidential information.Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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These dens appeared large enough to house multiple individuals, hinting that Fona might have used them for shelter, safety or even for raising its young.Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Computer models are hinting that another major storm, perhaps followed by even more intense cold, could occur late in the coming week.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Circulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulating. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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