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as in reproduced
to bring forth offspring
the dams along the river are interfering with the salmon's ability to propagate
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as in disseminated
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
the various ways in which churches can propagate the faith
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Recent Examples of propagated
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.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne is patent-protected and cannot be propagated.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Using her background in cellular biology, Gueble propagated cell cultures that mirrored cancerous cells lacking MGMT and MMR.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
The shape and brightness of the rekindled tail trace the complex interactions that occurred between the AGN’s ejected jet and the ICM as the jet propagated outward.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Softwood cuttings that are taken from new, flexible growth are typically propagated from late spring to late summer when roses are actively growing.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
In the last decade the district and its partner organizations have propagated and released more than 38,000 mussels throughout northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Snowbank™ Indian Hawthorne is patent-protected and cannot be propagated.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Using her background in cellular biology, Gueble propagated cell cultures that mirrored cancerous cells lacking MGMT and MMR.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
The shape and brightness of the rekindled tail trace the complex interactions that occurred between the AGN’s ejected jet and the ICM as the jet propagated outward.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
Stevia seeds are difficult to germinate, but starter plants are readily available over the Internet and they are easily propagated from shoot cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Softwood cuttings that are taken from new, flexible growth are typically propagated from late spring to late summer when roses are actively growing.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
In the last decade the district and its partner organizations have propagated and released more than 38,000 mussels throughout northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagated
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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This article originally appeared in Spektrum der Wissenschaft and was reproduced with permission.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to the arrest report, the detective disseminated a probable-cause flier days later.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 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.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Small changes in code multiplied over many buildings can indeed save large amounts of energy in the long run with thicker insulation, tighter building envelopes and better HVAC systems.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Genes for pumping sodium multiplied, to purge excess salt.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
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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According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), Great Pyrenees were originally bred as livestock guardian dogs, tasked with protecting flocks in mountainous regions between France and Spain.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although plants are sometimes selected and bred for darker foliage solely for ornamental purposes, there are distinct physiological advantages to plants that have it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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That night, plainclothes ICE officers detained them at the California airport, seen in viral videos circulated on social media.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, following Norris’ death, AI photos claimed to be taken during Norris’ funeral circulated online.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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