dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
di-ˈspər-səl 
: the act or result of dispersing
especially
: the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another
Examples of dispersal in a Sentence
the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means
Recent Examples on the Web
The Israeli military told NPR that during an operation in Nablus, Palestinians had thrown rocks at the soldiers who responded with what the military called crowd-dispersal measures and later with live fire.
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Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
26 June 2026
These sweet fruits attract birds and other animals in the summer, which encourages seed dispersal and the rapid spread of the plants through their feces.
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The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
And for species with limited dispersal abilities, these geological changes can act like giant evolutionary experiments.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The dispersal of these funds still needs to be approved as part of the city budget, which is to be adopted by the City Council by the end of June, ahead of the start of the fiscal year starting on July 1.
—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
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Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
26 June 2026
These sweet fruits attract birds and other animals in the summer, which encourages seed dispersal and the rapid spread of the plants through their feces.
—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
And for species with limited dispersal abilities, these geological changes can act like giant evolutionary experiments.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The dispersal of these funds still needs to be approved as part of the city budget, which is to be adopted by the City Council by the end of June, ahead of the start of the fiscal year starting on July 1.
—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dispersal
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“Dispersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispersal. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
dis-ˈpər-səl
: the act or result of dispersing
Medical Definition
dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
dis-ˈpər-səl
: the act or result of dispersing
specifically
: the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another
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