as in dispersion
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered
the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means
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Recent Examples of dispersal
Under the persistent high pressure -- highlighting the frequent lack of wind -- smoke gathered enough on some days to extremely limit smoke dispersal.
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Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Many are featured on the Colossal website, including one of the most common claims about the role elephants play in seed dispersal.
—Nitin Sekar, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
Since the departures of Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, Judgment Day has lacked its previous momentum, prompting hope for either a revitalization of the group or a dispersal of its members to pursue individual storylines.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
This is less sound economic policymaking than the arbitrary dispersal of favors.
—David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Many are featured on the Colossal website, including one of the most common claims about the role elephants play in seed dispersal.
—Nitin Sekar, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
Since the departures of Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, Judgment Day has lacked its previous momentum, prompting hope for either a revitalization of the group or a dispersal of its members to pursue individual storylines.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
This is less sound economic policymaking than the arbitrary dispersal of favors.
—David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersal
Noun
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Refraction is the bending of light, while dispersion scatters it.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
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The velocity dispersion in Ophion, as measured by Gaia, is much larger than normal, at 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) per second.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The remains — which included a skull and a scattering of separated bones — were collected from the beach destination and are slated to undergo forensic analysis to determine their origin and age, Newsweek reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Her matching set consisted of a pencil skirt and blazer cinched with a belt, all of which featured a scattering of white polka dots against a sky blue fabric.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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“Dispersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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