PROPAGATION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

propagation

noun

Definition of propagation

as in transmission

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Recent Examples of propagation This difference allows physicists to disentangle the exchange of electrical charge that occurs as a ruthenium-zirconium collision unfolds, tracking its propagation through the myriad new particles produced. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026 Policy-as-code engines, metadata propagation, append-only ledgers and field-level scoping are all established techniques. — Gopichand Mannava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for propagation

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Noun

LinkerBot says its brushless motors and worm-gear transmission support fine movements for applications such as precision assembly and handling fragile objects.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The broken transmission of the Williams prevented it from being easily moved, so a full safety car was declared, bunching the pack up.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of transmission

Noun

Overlapping with Zaslav during their time at NBCU, Perrette rose to president of digital and affiliate distribution.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The destroyer has enhanced electrical power distribution and additional cooling capacity to support its advanced systems.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

Noun

Everyone gets mail, and the marvel of the postal system’s reach and distribution was intentionally used as an anthrax dissemination machine.

— Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 26 Sep. 2026
David Arredondo pleaded guilty in July to child molesting and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.

— Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissemination

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The agency responded by placing hundreds of employees on administrative leave, terminating contractors, and shutting down most VOA broadcasting.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Handled the big stage Miami-Clemson was a premier Saturday night matchup, with the game being broadcast on ABC and the lead ESPN team of Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler in the broadcasting booth.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of broadcasting

Noun

It is expected to bring together his most iconic artworks, while inviting a fresh perspective on the artist’s explorations of mass media, image circulation, duplication, and popular culture.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The periodical had 6,000 subscribers and a circulation of 20,000 copies.

— Ed Simon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of circulation

Noun

Sparkle Rainey is a youth activist and communications director at Young People's Alliance.

— Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
That created a sense of urgency for the remaining dozen or so communications employees tasked with pushing forward website consolidation under the new administration.

— Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of communication

Noun

Seven in 10 employees say promotions go to those who best deserve them, nearly twice the proportion at a typical European workplace.

— Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Co-owners Zain Shafi and Milne said the promotion to a star is because the whole team tries to be better than the day before, while staying consistent.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

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