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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
Pruning helps prevent this, and the branches are relatively easy to propagate.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
African blue basil propagates readily from 4-6 inch shoot tip cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Shortages emerge first at the terminal level, then propagate outward as distribution networks tighten.
—James Rector, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
African blue basil propagates readily from 4-6 inch shoot tip cuttings.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Shortages emerge first at the terminal level, then propagate outward as distribution networks tighten.
—James Rector, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagate
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The organism not only became active again but was also able to reproduce asexually, suggesting that its cellular structures remained intact despite the passage of millennia.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped and began reproducing in the wild.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nolte’s death certificate lists the underlying causes of death as encephalopathy, sepsis and disseminated Mycobacterium chimaera infection.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte, Ethridge said, has multiplied its affordable housing creation efforts by five.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bacteria from your mouth can also multiply to dangerous levels inside of them and their damp, dark interiors can harbor mold growth.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Severe weather continues into Monday On Monday, the severe weather threat spreads northeast and stretches from the lower Mississippi River Valley up to the Midwest.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Propagate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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