The newspaper has a large circulation.
Source: tatoeba (46079)
Circulation
/ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/
Synonyms for "circulation" (188 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
advertisementairingangular momentumangular motionangular velocityannouncementantibodyantigenarterial bloodaxial motionbandyingbloodblood bankblood cellblood countblood donorblood donor centerblood groupblood groupingblood picture
Show 13 more words
blood plateletblood pressureblood serumblood substitutebloodmobilebloodstreambookbowlingbroadcastbroadcastingbruitingbruiting aboutcentrifugation
Strong matches (56)
Noun(12 words)
checkoutscircular motioncirculatingcirculatory movementclassroom sharingscoursingcyclecyclingdisseminatingdisseminationdistributionflows
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
fluid motion
Related words (94)
gyregyringhematicshematologisthematologyhematoscopehematoscopyhemocytehemoglobinhemometerhumorichorindirectionisoantibodyissuanceissueissuingleukocytelifebloodmeandering
Show 65 more words
monetizationmotionneutrophilopsoninorbitorbitingpassageperiodicalphagocytepivotingplasmaplasma substituteprintingproclamationpromulgationpronouncementpropagationpublicationpublishingred corpusclereelingrevaluationrevolutionrevolverh factorrh-negativerh-positiverh-typerhesus factorrollrollingrotationrotational motionroundroundaboutnessroundingserumspinspinningspiralspiralingspreadspreadingspreading abroadswingingswirlingswivelingtelecastingtransmissiontrollingtrundlingturbinationturnturningtype ovenous bloodventilationvolutationvolutionwheelwheelingwhirwhirlwhirlingwhite corpuscle
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(1 words)
widespread sharing
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: advertisement, agitating, airflow, airing, angular momentum.
- Sentence evidence is available for circulation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "circulation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "circulation"
Keep "circulation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "circulation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "circulation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "circulation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesair circulationblood circulationcirculation deskcirculation ratelibrary circulationnewspaper circulation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
The circulation of the newspaper is only one-third that of its competitor.
Source: tatoeba (46083)
This paper has a large circulation.
Source: tatoeba (58348)
A tight belt will interfere with circulation of the blood.
Source: tatoeba (63384)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "circulation"?
Closest matches include advertisement, agitating, airflow, airing, angular momentum.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "circulation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.