Circulation
Circulation noun - Movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels.
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Synonyms for Circulation
Release and circulation are semantically related in version topic. In some cases you can use "Release" instead a noun "Circulation".
Release
Release noun - A freeing from an obligation or responsibility.
Circulation and release are semantically related in version topic. Sometimes you can use "Circulation" instead a noun "Release", if it concerns topics such as issuing.
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How words are described
| public | public circulation | public release |
| regular | regular circulation | regular release |
| proper | proper circulation | proper release |
| widespread | widespread circulation | widespread release |
| Other adjectives: general, official, international, wide. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- When a Director's Cut of a film is released, the older theatrical release of the film is taken out of circulation, regarded as inferior version by the distributor(s) and director.
- In the days leading up to the release of The Dark Knight, a recoloured version came into mass internet circulation, and was actually mistaken by many for a publicity shot of Heath Ledger's Joker makeup.
Source: Older Than They Think / Film - After the original four hour version was lambasted by critics upon its 1978 release and a two hour recut failed to stir up interest, it's been more or less kept out of circulation by Dylan, who holds the distribution rights.
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