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Recent Examples of propagation
As early as the 1930s, aerodynamicists like Theodore von Kármán were already modeling theoretical shockwave propagation and how atmospheric conditions would affect sonic booms.
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New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Gravitational wave polarization can be either right- or left-handed, meaning the wave can rotate clockwise or anticlockwise in relation to its direction of propagation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025
If not suitable for propagation, branch trimmings can be kept for a wildlife-sheltering brush pile or added to a compost pile.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
The absence of concrete answers as to the origins of the unmanned aerial vehicles has prompted some lawmakers to of concealing information, and the vacuum has led to the propagation of theories as to what the sightings could mean.
—Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Gravitational wave polarization can be either right- or left-handed, meaning the wave can rotate clockwise or anticlockwise in relation to its direction of propagation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2025
If not suitable for propagation, branch trimmings can be kept for a wildlife-sheltering brush pile or added to a compost pile.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
The absence of concrete answers as to the origins of the unmanned aerial vehicles has prompted some lawmakers to of concealing information, and the vacuum has led to the propagation of theories as to what the sightings could mean.
—Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
Noun
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Among the cuts were the end of an $18 million grant dedicated to preventing HIV transmissions in adolescents and young adults, per STAT.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
1 Apr. 2025
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The distance from Bolden to the present day is only six generations, but the mentorship, stewardship, and transmission of this most American music has always depended on elders of the craft.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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That and other projects could see Western increase its capital expenditures over the next few years—and might leave less room for ambitious distribution raises.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco will tie clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment and counseling San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the city’s drug overdose crisis requires a bolder approach to getting illicit drug users off the streets and into treatment.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Estate representative Julia Peters has emphasized the possibly shocking nature of photographs and video in the investigation and potential for their dissemination by media in the bid to block them from being released.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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The request highlights the potentially shocking nature of photos and videos collected during the investigation and the possibility of their dissemination by the media.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Zipper Front zippers are another way to increase ventilation and air circulation while riding.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Smokers and those with diabetes are generally not good candidates, as the tummy skin is undermined during the surgery, and these conditions can affect circulation and slow healing.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Brett Daniels, senior director of communications for the College Football Playoff, told Sportico that the CFP had not itself discussed its release with anybody.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Addy’s education at Central Saint Martins, studying fashion communications, later turned into a means to intersect his love of photography with his affinity for fashion.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Nike has other picks on sale—pretty much every category on their site has some kind of promotion going on—including a bunch of top-selling sneaks.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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