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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
This confirmed that the energy released by the solar flare propagated through the different layers of the sun's atmosphere, according to a paper describing the observations, which was published Feb. 28 in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
By tracking how sound waves propagated on the surface of the dactyl club, the researchers could determine which regions of the club diffused the most waves.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 22 Feb. 2025
Their three-part field trip program teaches them how plants are propagated, the importance of composting and how to prepare simple, nutritious recipes.
—Jen Nation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
These were: P-waves, which oscillate back and forth similar to how a sound wave propagates; S-waves which oscillate up and down, perpendicular to the direction of travel; and surface waves, which travel along the surface of Mars similar to ripples in a pond.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
By tracking how sound waves propagated on the surface of the dactyl club, the researchers could determine which regions of the club diffused the most waves.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 22 Feb. 2025
Their three-part field trip program teaches them how plants are propagated, the importance of composting and how to prepare simple, nutritious recipes.
—Jen Nation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
These were: P-waves, which oscillate back and forth similar to how a sound wave propagates; S-waves which oscillate up and down, perpendicular to the direction of travel; and surface waves, which travel along the surface of Mars similar to ripples in a pond.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagate
Verb
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Of those, 15 were meant to reproduce extinct dire wolf gene variants.—
Emily Mullin,
Wired News,
7 Apr. 2025
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This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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All official information will be disseminated through our institutional channels.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 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.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By encouraging teams to view AI as an enabler rather than a threat, these leaders multiply their organization’s collective intelligence.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her original following has multiplied to a community of over 199,000 people keeping up with her goals.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Kennedy is a longtime anti-vaccine advocate who is now using his position as the top US health official to spread misinformation and doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Crushed pistachios, slivered almonds and two blackberries spread over a silky custard awash with sweet, nutty flavor.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Propagate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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