circulating

/ˈsɜrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Moving or flowing continuously through a system or area.
    • The circulating air in the subway felt cool on a hot summer day.
    • The library has a special section for circulating books that can be borrowed.
    • A circulating pump keeps the water moving in the aquarium.
  2. Passing from person to person; currently being spread or distributed.
    • The circulating petition already has over a hundred signatures.
    • There is a circulating rumor that the school will close early tomorrow.
    • A circulating email warned residents about the upcoming road closure.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act or process of moving through a system or being passed around.
    • The circulating of fresh air through the vents improved the office atmosphere.
    • Regular circulating of the newsletter keeps everyone informed.
    • The circulating of money in the economy is essential for growth.
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