diffused

verb

past tense of diffuse
as in dispersed

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  1. dispersed
  2. dissipated
  3. dispelled
  4. radiated
  5. branched
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  • In the option pits, the crowd has gathered but hasn't dispersed.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • This comes after police said officers safely dispersed a crowd Saturday night in Fells Point.
    — WBFF STAFF, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026
Definition of dispersed
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  • This means that energy gets dissipated as random thermal fluctuations, which are generally of no use to anyone.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
  • Those looking for leftfield techno bangers might be disappointed with the opener, which feels ghostly and dissipated even by Topdown standards.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
Definition of dissipated
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  • The movie, which starred an orca named Keiko, also dispelled myths about the killer whale and inspired activism around their captivity.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Speculation about potential injuries to Ginn and Kurtz — arguably the A’s best pitcher and hitter this season, respectively — were prominent on social media during the last two games before being dispelled by Kotsay.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
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  • This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of radiated
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  • The family branched into two-wheelers in 1979 under Venu Srinivasan, who forged a partnership with Suzuki Motor for technology and engineering expertise.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • On June 2, Sandy also branched for the first time.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
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