1
as in dissipating
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the crowd dispersed once the show ended
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as in scattering
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
the family of the missing woman dispersed searchers to all corners of the national park
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as in dissolving
to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization
the campaign staff dispersed almost immediately after the election
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Recent Examples of dispersing
Safety-net programs Programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) will continue dispersing aid during a shutdown.
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Brian Bennett, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Try making your own candles, or dispersing the scent with essential oils or a stovetop simmer pot.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
However, at El Rosario Sanctuary, monarchs are behaving unpredictably, clustering later than usual and dispersing widely.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Powerful shear in the upper atmosphere can effectively rip a hurricane apart by dispersing warm air above the eye and allowing cooler, less energetic air to flow in.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024
According to the team, the robot is intended to be a component of a broader ecosystem, imitating the actions of huge animals, including clearing undergrowth, dispersing seeds, and enhancing the soil.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Some protesters, dressed in black and with their faces covered, threw stones, bottles and paper bombs at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons, eventually dispersing the crowd.
—Giada Zampano and Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
That includes not just dispersing the cast, but shocking the audience with twists that seem outside the series’ purview, like when trader Rishi’s (Sagar Radia) loan shark suddenly shoots his wife in the head, instantly killing her.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
Both are refillable and have an airless pump so it can be applied at any angle while dispersing the perfect amount of product.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Brian Bennett, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Try making your own candles, or dispersing the scent with essential oils or a stovetop simmer pot.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
However, at El Rosario Sanctuary, monarchs are behaving unpredictably, clustering later than usual and dispersing widely.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Powerful shear in the upper atmosphere can effectively rip a hurricane apart by dispersing warm air above the eye and allowing cooler, less energetic air to flow in.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024
According to the team, the robot is intended to be a component of a broader ecosystem, imitating the actions of huge animals, including clearing undergrowth, dispersing seeds, and enhancing the soil.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Some protesters, dressed in black and with their faces covered, threw stones, bottles and paper bombs at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons, eventually dispersing the crowd.
—Giada Zampano and Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
That includes not just dispersing the cast, but shocking the audience with twists that seem outside the series’ purview, like when trader Rishi’s (Sagar Radia) loan shark suddenly shoots his wife in the head, instantly killing her.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Sep. 2024
Both are refillable and have an airless pump so it can be applied at any angle while dispersing the perfect amount of product.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersing
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In their previous work, the team studied the scattering mechanism that generates noise when strong classical communications and single photons travel in fiber optic cable.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2024
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Secondly, the petals excel at scattering sound waves, making the particles easier to image via ultrasound (they can also be coated with light-absorbing molecules, boosting their visibility via optoacoustic imaging).—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2024
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This liquid exfoliant penetrates deep into the pores, dissolving the buildup of excess oil and dead skin cells, which helps to prevent clogged pores and breakouts because, yes, acne can still be an issue as you age.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
3 Jan. 2025
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The president of the United States was mentally collapsing, and nobody outside of conservative dissidents wanted to talk about it until Joe Biden forced the matter upon us all by dissolving in public.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Jan. 2025
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The disappearing chat feature is part of a Google Workspace suite that is accessible to about 26,000 employees and has been available in some form since the early 2010s, when the city began contracting with Google for email and other services, Magos said.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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The investigation was the result of an agreement between the city and a community group, the Crane Boulevard Safety Coalition, which found out about the disappearing messages in the course of litigation involving the construction of a home in Mount Washington.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Dispersing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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