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as in disseminates
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 whispers
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 spreads
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 circulates
As blood circulates through your smallest vessels, some fluid leaks out through the vessel walls into surrounding tissue.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Locals create authenticity but do not necessarily control how that authenticity circulates or is monetized through tourism.
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Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The system relies on a liquid coolant made up of 75 percent water and 25 percent propylene glycol, which circulates through cold plates attached to processors.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Upgrade a Laundry Room Vent holes in a laundry room might call to mind a traditional airing cupboard, but perhaps counterintuitively, that term actually refers to a heated cupboard for keeping towels dry rather than one in which air freely circulates.
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Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
There, the partners of players are getting plenty of airtime of their own — all while taking and appearing in content that circulates for days on socials.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Patricia wears a tiara and circulates dreamily, like a grownup Carrie at prom.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Eating Avocados May Help Manage Triglycerides Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in your blood and is stored in your body.
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Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
Disease Prevention Proper plant spacing is important to ensure air circulates freely around plants.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Locals create authenticity but do not necessarily control how that authenticity circulates or is monetized through tourism.
—
Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The system relies on a liquid coolant made up of 75 percent water and 25 percent propylene glycol, which circulates through cold plates attached to processors.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Upgrade a Laundry Room Vent holes in a laundry room might call to mind a traditional airing cupboard, but perhaps counterintuitively, that term actually refers to a heated cupboard for keeping towels dry rather than one in which air freely circulates.
—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
There, the partners of players are getting plenty of airtime of their own — all while taking and appearing in content that circulates for days on socials.
—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Patricia wears a tiara and circulates dreamily, like a grownup Carrie at prom.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Eating Avocados May Help Manage Triglycerides Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in your blood and is stored in your body.
—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
Disease Prevention Proper plant spacing is important to ensure air circulates freely around plants.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulates
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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.
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Much of that money has been routed through a nonprofit judicial advocacy group Leo founded — now called The 85 Fund — which both receives and disseminates Leo’s funding.
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This week's quiz highlights cruise controversies, wedding whispers — and much more.
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Adam pushes Agathe down onto the bed and whispers a secret name in her ear.
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The virus spreads through the saliva or nervous system tissue of infected mammals, usually through bites.
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Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
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Risk increasingly propagates through third-, fourth- and fifth-party relationships that evolve at different speeds and across multiple jurisdictions.
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When that happens, the stress propagates and the rupture grows.
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The gossip site also said on Monday that rumors that the note said the missing woman was dead are inaccurate.
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Throughout March, rumors that co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson were in a relationship began swirling in the Bravosphere, though both denied such claims.
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The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release.
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Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
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Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
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The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
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“Circulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circulates. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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