DIFFUSING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

diffusing

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present participle of diffuse

as in dispersing

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Last year, Vought mandated that the NIH fund grants in their entirety up front, rather than dispersing funds on a yearly basis.

— STAT, STAT, 23 Sep. 2026
By dispersing weapons across submarines, aircraft, land forces, unmanned systems, and allied bases, the United States could create multiple threats that China would have to account for simultaneously.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

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Leaders of the Christian faith spoke out about dispelling Lang's claims.

— Heath Kalb, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The public is both fascinated and afraid of injections, but dispelling the rumors that a massive needle could go as deep as your bone goes a long way in vaccine adoption.

— Adam Goodcoff, STAT, 13 May 2026

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Moor explains how this form of thought emphasizes branching, growth, and pruning, as opposed to hierarchical ordering, and shows how these principles can be identified in the work of writers like Tolstoy and Wordsworth.

— Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Winterberry is a beautiful specimen tree during the winter months, featuring striking berry colors and a lovely branching habit.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026

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In photos shared by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos on September 19, the British lawyer could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress during a week-long trip to Malawi, Africa as part of a Clooney Foundation for Justice initiative.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

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