propagation

noun

Definition of propagationnext
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Recent Examples of propagation Whether harvesting thyme for use in the kitchen or as cuttings for propagation, avoid removing too much of the mother plant. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 The synthetic images accurately reproduced the vortexes’ appearance and dynamics, including growth rate, distribution, and propagation speeds, which led the team to conclude their observations are most likely real. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Take cuttings for propagation by removing 4- to 6-inch-long stems and removing the lowers leaves. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 Antonio Sanchez, a longtime native plant nursery manager, will lead a free class on native plant propagation, which will be held at Arlington Garden in Pasadena and hosted by Artemisia Nursery of El Sereno. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for propagation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
  1. transmission
  2. distribution
  3. dissemination
  4. broadcasting
  5. circulation
  6. communication
  7. promotion
Noun
  • People can become infected in one place and travel elsewhere before monitoring teams know they have been exposed, potentially creating new chains of transmission that are difficult to trace.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Aguayo cited the multiple improvements the company has made to the grid, including replacing 17,771 wood poles, adding five new transmission and distribution substations, and replacing 306 miles of distribution cable.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of transmission
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  • Each of the companies will be under the executive leadership of owner-founder Gore, who has spent more than $100 million in building John Gore Studios, acquiring production, IP, distribution and sales business, as well as the famed Angels Costumes.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Tehran region director of the NIOPDC also said that damage inflicted on Tehran’s petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure during the war has created some constraints on fuel distribution.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of distribution
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  • The collective produces briefs on current scientific topics — such as the hantavirus and changes to the vaccine schedule — to speed the dissemination of accurate information by science communicators and journalists.
    — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Many healthcare policy analysts disagree with these contentions about fraud, noting partisan politics have now become part of the dissemination of government reports.
    — Robert Applebaum, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissemination
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  • The company has since branched out into production, broadcasting and distribution, linking international content with audiences in Japan.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The whole point of the event is not the event itself but the retrospective broadcasting of its participants’ staggering wealth and power.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of broadcasting
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  • It is also thought to boost energy and improve blood circulation.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Hydrostatic pressure – the force water naturally exerts against the body – may also help reduce mild swelling in the legs and support healthy circulation during exercise.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of circulation
Noun
  • Clear communication keeps collaboration useful without draining the spark.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • RingCentral is a company that provides communication and collaboration tools to businesses.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of communication
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  • Promotion problems in the department Kennon also alleges department decisions about assignments and promotions ultimately left her unable to compete for a captain position.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
  • With steady promotions since, Rojas has always been among the youngest players in his league.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotion

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