diffuses

present tense third-person singular of diffuse

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Verb
  • To combat the spread of the flies, the USDA disperses sterile flies into the area to stop the mating, a scientific method known as sterile insect technique (SIT).
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
  • As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.
    Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There is a misconception that retinoids can’t be used during the summer months because of the sun, which is a rumor Isaacs happily dispels.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Dearfoams Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers Nothing dispels at-home coziness quicker than walking barefoot on cold floors.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The results offer crucial confirmation for theoretical models about how magnetic turbulence carries and dissipates energy in the sun's upper atmosphere, Morton added.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Fogginess around a career question or a professional ambition dissipates as Mars and Neptune harmonize.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • His demise, paired with the disappearance of mobster-type Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale), sets the trio on the first phase of their adventures, which inevitably branches into fresh red herrings in customary Only Murders fashion.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This one radiates intrigue without trying, a cool blend of rhubarb, rose, and vetiver that reads sophisticated but spontaneous.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Replace your traditional table runner with a DIY magnolia garland that radiates seasonal charm.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Diffuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffuses. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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