circulate
verb (used without object)
to move in a circle or circuit; move or pass through a circuit back to the starting point.
recirculate
-
a word derived from
circulate.
Example Sentences
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Data centers also deploy efficient systems to recirculate wastewater, so they don’t affect the supply of drinking water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"That model is currently showing improvements on Saturday, but it is likely that smoke will linger and recirculate for a while," the agency said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
However, the industry is moving to towards more efficient methods such as "closed loop", meaning they would recirculate a fixed amount of water.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
Fourth, in addition to indoor safety, if you need to drive during smoky conditions, you can switch your car’s air system to recirculate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
The pool water does not recirculate but is piped from the house water supply and can be controlled by a faucet.
From Green Spring Farm Fairfax County, Virginia by Nan Netherton
