diffused

past tense of diffuse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diffused
Verb
  • While they are geographically dispersed, a significant share is concentrated in states with strong winds.
    Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • The demonstration, organized by the opposition coalition C64, was dispersed by police with tear gas after protesters clashed with pro-government supporters outside Parliament.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • After that twister dissipated, a third rose in Volusia County, damaging hundreds of homes before moving off the coast.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the early part of this year, and especially against João Fonseca in their French Open quarterfinal Tuesday night, Jakub Menšík has dispelled any doubts about his mental and physical strength.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • Uncertainty dispelled There was some doubt about whether board members would successfully agree to the terms of a contract after Jacobson was named superintendent on April 22.
    Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The largely peaceful celebration radiated out into the streets around the Garden, with some fans climbing on street signs and jumping on top of vehicles.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • Their loss radiated outward like ripples in water after a stone is dropped.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • On June 2, Sandy also branched for the first time.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
  • Over time, the firm expanded through acquisitions and branched into business software, health care technology and financial services, renaming itself Global Growth in 2020, according to its website.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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“Diffused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffused. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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