The phrase "be passed round" can be alternatively expressed in a number of ways, such as "circulated", "handed around", "shared", "distributed", "passed on", "conveyed", "disseminated", "transmitted", "spread", "propagated", "exchanged", "recirculated", "reiterated", "echoed", "repeated", and "viral". These synonyms illustrate the different ways in which information or items can be shared among people or groups. Depending on the context, certain synonyms may be more appropriate than others. Nonetheless, the variety of expressions available for "be passed round" demonstrates the richness of the English language and the many nuances it can convey.