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Recent Examples of propagation
That includes collaborations with NASA to align radio frequency propagation models, ensuring accurate predictions for network performance on the lunar surface.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2025
This form of clonal propagation is one of nature’s most effective strategies for ensuring survival in a changing climate.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
These also manipulate the propagation of sound waves to both prevent breakage and protect nerves and soft tissues.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 22 Feb. 2025
As early as the 1930s, aerodynamicists like Theodore von Kármán were already modeling theoretical shockwave propagation and how atmospheric conditions would affect sonic booms.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2025
This form of clonal propagation is one of nature’s most effective strategies for ensuring survival in a changing climate.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
These also manipulate the propagation of sound waves to both prevent breakage and protect nerves and soft tissues.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 22 Feb. 2025
As early as the 1930s, aerodynamicists like Theodore von Kármán were already modeling theoretical shockwave propagation and how atmospheric conditions would affect sonic booms.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for propagation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propagation
Noun
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That excess power can be moved over transmission lines and stored in batteries, or power plants are turned off because demand isn’t there.—
Greg Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Person to person transmission of botulism does not occur.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ongoing instability of the power grid has also led to protests, with many criticizing LUMA, which took over power transmission and distribution in 2021.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Last year, a $2.4 billion distribution from Harvard’s endowment accounted for more than a third of the university’s funding.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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In seeking to block the release of records, estate representative Julia Peters had emphasized the possibly shocking nature of photographs and video in the investigation and the potential for their dissemination by media.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hackman's estate representative, Julia Peters, emphasized the possibly shocking nature of photographs and video in the investigation and the potential for their dissemination by the media in a bid to block them from being released.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jumping rope in particular, improves your circulation and focus.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cuts would affect response times by the department to answer requests from the Fire and Police departments, and would result in roughly 700 unanswered daily calls from residents to the Transportation Department’s communications center.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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How many customer success meetings included your communications team?—
Sal Viveros,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the past, only non-discounted stays qualified for free dining deals, but next year, guests will be able to couple that benefit with other promotions.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even before the current wave of promotions, college students had established themselves as AI’s power users.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagation. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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