circulation

noun

Definition of circulationnext
1
as in rotation

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as in distribution

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Recent Examples of circulation Spartan’s botanical extracts penetrate the scalp to improve blood circulation. — Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 The upward-scraping technique is meant to stimulate blood circulation, encourage collagen production, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, adds Yao. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025 At Condé Nast, GQ U.K. numbers were tough as circulation fell from 85,090 the previous year to 72,058 in 2024. — Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025 Accompanied by an aromatic blend of natural oils, this step soothed both senses while promoting better circulation around the neck and head. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for circulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circulation
  1. rotation
  2. distribution
  3. roll
  4. dissemination
  5. circuit
  6. production
  7. revolution
  8. round
Noun
  • Clarke Schmidt, a 29-year-old righty who was drafted in the first round, 16th overall, out of South Carolina in 2017, was slated to hold down the back end of the Yankees rotation — though his importance was elevated after two other crucial injuries to Yankees starters.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • If Schmidt remains on schedule, the fifth rotation spot is down to Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of rotation
Noun
  • Julie Butner, president and CEO of Tarrant Area Food Bank, said the organization has been able to maintain balanced supply and distribution through the local food purchase agreement.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.
    — Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • This design celebrates the aircraft’s storied past and bridges the gap between aviation heritage and rock ‘n’ roll culture.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This is the rock ‘n’ roll spirit that Gaga was never going to bring to her Tony Bennett-era collaborations — and the most she’s ever integrated her radical and traditionalist sides in one song. 26.
    — Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of roll
Noun
  • The chatbot’s alignment with Chinese values raises concerns about the role of AI in the dissemination of information and the potential for technology to be used as a tool for state propaganda.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Disbanded five groups of outside experts that advise government on data collection and dissemination and that serve, in important ways, as independent watchdogs.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of dissemination
Noun
  • Honda also owns the Suzuka circuit where the Japanese Grand Prix is held.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Tyler, the Creator and Hozier are regulars on the festival circuit this year; both artists are performing at Governors Ball (New York City on June 6) and Bonnaroo (Manchester, Tennessee on June 12), and separately appearing at festivals across the country.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of circuit
Noun
  • Under the executive production of Mexican filmmakers Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, Gutiérrez Senger dedicated the past five years to this film, from its concept to its completion.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Englebright says Donaldson, coming off his Prime Video competition series Beast Games, represents a model for how production will work in the future.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of production
Noun
  • In the picturesque landscape of England's Lake District, a whisky revolution is quietly unfolding.
    — Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The legacy of Great Aunt Fannie and her 145 fellow victims is that their fiery deaths launched revolutions for American workplace safety, building codes and unions.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of revolution
Noun
  • Gall quickly submitted Punk in the first round to hand the WWE legend the loss.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This way, if, say, Abdul Carter falls to No. 4 in Round 1, the Pats can grab him, then take an offensive tackle in the second round without the wide receiver position being a total mess.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of round

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