circulate
verb (used without object)
to move in a circle or circuit; move or pass through a circuit back to the starting point.
circulatory
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a word derived from
circulate.
Example Sentences
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This posture caused blood to shift toward the lower body, approximating the circulatory effects of Martian gravity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
As temperatures during a game rise, the circulatory system diverts blood to the skin to lower core body temperatures at the same time that active muscles require oxygen-rich blood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The limited air and food would likely stunt their growth compared to earthlings, and their lungs and circulatory systems might struggle to deliver oxygen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
He explains that snake venom enters the bloodstream within minutes, attacking nerves, cells, or the circulatory system depending on the species.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026
His diabetes damaged his circulatory system and fostered a foot infection that bedeviled him for the rest of his life.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
