Phrase guide

in circulation

prep_phrase · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Percolating between people or places.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The story has been in circulation for a while now.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Freely available; not restricted in access; in general use.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Because of the Internet, there is a vast library of free video material in circulation.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 3

Seen in public. (of a person)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: in circolazione — percolating between people or places
  • Italian: in circolazione — freely available
  • Italian: in circolazione — seen in public