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circulated out
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "circulated out" is not standard in written English and may be considered awkward or incorrect.
It could be used in contexts where information or materials are being distributed or shared, but "circulated" alone is typically sufficient. Example: "The report was circulated among all team members for review."
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Kick tolerance calculation gives some handy information to encounter the abnormal kick situation such as maximum kick volume which can be circulated out without fracturing the previous casing shoe, maximum drill pipe shut-in pressure (DPSIP), additional mud weight required to counter the kick.
The controversy came when the images, which have been online since the course's introduction in 2003, began to be circulated out of context on the Internet.
The controversy explores the question of whether Institutions should censor potentially offensive material that can be easily circulated out of context.
However, due to the low cuttings-carrying energy of gas in horizontal gas drilling, drill cuttings returned to surface are dusk-like, and the large cuttings not only can't be circulated out of down hole in time but also can't be reground by the bit teeth as in vertical gas drilling do.
Input details required to calculate the kick tolerance are: pore pressure from next target depth (TD), maximum mud weight to be used in the next open hole section (Pm), fracture gradient at current casing shoe (FG) and design influx volume that can be safely circulated out (Vk).
This year we put in place a kind of "MyPISA" - PISA-type instruments that we circulated out into the field.
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It acts as a natural coolant, with hot air generated by the servers circulating out.
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THERE are some pretty creative oddball interpretations of minor provisions of the constitution circulating out there.
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"He can't be bitter about the fact that his name was circulating out there," Chaney said.
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There are many other, similar tweets circulating out there from accounts posing as looters, bragging about looting.
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The shocking truth is that the penny "accounts for about 58.4percentt of all coins circulating out there, but only contributes 7.5percentt of the value," the research firm IbisWorld states.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "circulated out", consider whether the "out" is necessary. Often, "circulated" alone is sufficient and more concise. For example, "The memo was circulated" is often preferable to "The memo was circulated out."
Common error
Avoid using "circulated out" when the context already implies movement or removal. Overusing the "out" can make your writing sound repetitive and less professional.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "circulated out" functions as a phrasal verb, indicating the movement or distribution of something away from a specific location. Ludwig examples illustrate its use in describing the removal of air, information, or fluids from a system.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
33%
Academia
17%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "circulated out" is used to describe a process where something is removed by means of circulation. While understandable, Ludwig AI notes that the phrase can sometimes be redundant, and that often just using "circulated" is enough. Its usage spans across science, news, and academic contexts, and it’s important to ensure that the "out" adds specific meaning related to removal or expulsion. Consider alternatives like "distributed" or "disseminated" for broader meanings of spreading information. Ludwig examples show the phrase is mostly used when specifying a removal, for example the expulsion of air from a building.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
distributed
Focuses on the act of giving something to many people.
disseminated
Implies a wider and more general spreading of information.
passed around
Suggests informal distribution among a group.
spread
Emphasizes the widening scope of something.
removed
Focuses on the act of taking something away from a specific area.
expelled
Emphasizes the forceful removal of something.
vented
Specifically refers to the act of allowing air to escape an area.
pumped out
Emphasizes a mechanical removal.
broadcast
Implies a one-to-many communication, often via media.
made public
Focuses on making something available to everyone.
FAQs
How can I use "circulated out" in a sentence?
"Circulated out" can be used to describe the removal of something through circulation, like air or information. For example, "Hot air is "circulated" out of the building."
What can I say instead of "circulated out"?
Alternatives to "circulated out" include "distributed", "disseminated", or simply "circulated" depending on the context.
Is it always necessary to include "out" after "circulated"?
No, often it's redundant. Using just "circulated" is frequently clearer and more concise. The addition of "out" is only needed when specifying direction or removal.
What's the difference between "circulated" and "circulated out"?
Circulated generally refers to the movement or distribution of something. "Circulated out" specifies that something is being moved away or removed from a particular location.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
3.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested