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circulates
  • present tense form of circulate (3rd person singular).

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As a scholar who researches the relationship between Christianity and fashion, I have traced how Christian imagery circulates in surprising forms.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The Andes virus, which circulates in Argentina and Chile and is mainly spread among the long-tailed pygmy rice rat, is the only hantavirus strain known to be able to transmit from human to human.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Because the ship left from Ushuaia in southern Argentina, the Andes virus is suspected because it circulates there.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

In Europe, measles still circulates somewhat regularly in some countries, increasing the chance of a large outbreak.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

As they mill about, a rumor circulates: a train is leaving at 10 A.M.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario