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as in to disseminate
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 propagate
Musk chose to propagate these falsehoods on his influential social media platform, X, which had already become notorious among Democrats and others of the political center and left for amplifying disinformation from right-wing extremists.
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Researchers are also investigating whether coral fragments can be propagated in labs and replanted to restore reefs.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
Add to that the fact that the majority of Japanese maples in America are propagated and grown in the Pacific Northwest.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
These cameras record sensitive parts that are not readily accessible even to mechanics and use artificial intelligence to analyze images for cracks starting to propagate or parts that are loosening.
—Carrie Rubinstein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Researchers are also investigating whether coral fragments can be propagated in labs and replanted to restore reefs.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2025
Add to that the fact that the majority of Japanese maples in America are propagated and grown in the Pacific Northwest.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
These cameras record sensitive parts that are not readily accessible even to mechanics and use artificial intelligence to analyze images for cracks starting to propagate or parts that are loosening.
—Carrie Rubinstein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagate
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Set in the dystopian society of Gilead, The Handmaid’s Tale follows June (aka Offred) as she’s forced to reproduce with a high-ranking commander, all while secretly plotting to overthrow the totalitarian government and reunite with the daughter who was taken from her.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Per court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the band alleged that the use of the 1994 was unauthorized, along with the company reproducing an advertisement that was very similar to the 2002 music video directed by Spike Jonze.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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The poll was conducted for a new nonpartisan group called the Jewish Voters Resource Center, which aims to collect and disseminate data on Jewish voters and issues.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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The cultural relevance of games means that these opportunities are multiplying.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Still, this very much appears to be a connected group with staying power, in a place where any sense of momentum can suddenly multiply.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The Bidens announced Sunday the 46th president was battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Stages 3 and 4, when the tumor has spread beyond the borders of the prostate, are considered more advanced and high risk.—
Luisel Ricks-Santi,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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“Propagate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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