DIFFUSED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

diffused

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past tense of diffuse

as in dispersed

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With support dispersed across multiple parties, no cohesive far-right bloc formed around Bolsonaro to shield him politically.

— Cristina Buarque de Hollanda, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
The clouds begin to part The clouds of grief and sorrow that had enveloped Gounder with the approach of the World Cup were dispersed by the bright orange sun of a New York Knicks championship, the team’s first in 53 years.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

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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

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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

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