Meaning & use
Circulated
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Moved around continuously, or distributed or passed something from person to person or place to place.
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Rumors circulated through the office about upcoming layoffs.
The memo was circulated to all department heads before the meeting.
A note on using this word
From Latin circulare, 'to form a circle,' reflecting something moving in a loop and returning.
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