disbandment

as in dispersion
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered the disbandment of the crowd at the end of the outdoor rock concert

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Noun
  • The map below gives an estimation of the geographic dispersion of crypto investors.
    Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The dispersion of shrapnel is associated with explosives.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Fishback's proposals earmarks the checks for dispersal in mid-2026, meaning DOGE still has more than a year to provide the savings to fund the project.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
  • This unique design enhances spore dispersal, which ensures that the earthstar’s next generation can spread far and wide—according to a 2009 study published in the Transactions of the Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists Society.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This year, the Southeast and East Coast are well represented among players' hometowns, with a healthy scattering of places in the eastern-central portion of the country.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Disbandment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbandment. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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