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in circulation

ADJECTIVE
current
Synonyms
STRONGEST
modern ongoing present prevailing
STRONG
fad general in instant mod now ruling swinging
WEAK
accepted accustomed afoot circulating common knowledge customary cutting-edge doing existent extant fashionable going around hot in progress in the mainstream in the news in use in vogue leading-edge on the front burner popular present-day prevalent rampant regnant rife state-of-the-art topical trendy up-to-date widespread
Antonyms
WEAK
antiquated old old-fashioned past uncommon uncontemporary
ADJECTIVE
public
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overt popular social
STRONG
general open patent plain
WEAK
exposed notorious obvious prevalent published recognized societal usual vulgar widespread
Antonyms
STRONGEST
private
STRONG
abnormal ambiguous definite extraordinary hidden unclear uncommon vague
WEAK
particular specific unknown

Example Sentences

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Animals traded through global wildlife markets are far more likely to carry diseases that can infect humans, and the risk grows the longer those species remain in circulation, according to a new study.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

There are just over 20 million bitcoin in circulation, out of a fixed cap of 21 million.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Department of State, there are roughly 183 million passports in circulation as of 2025.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Banknotes with the late Queen Elizabeth II also remain in circulation.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Thus the number of apostrophes in circulation remains constant, even if this means we have double the reason to go and bang our heads against a wall.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author