as in dispersing
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
the sudden downpour dispelled the throng of street revelers
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Recent Examples of dispelling
During a neighborhood meeting Monday, developer Caleb Roope was able to soothe some concerns for neighbors, such as dispelling rumors that the complex would include low-income housing.
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Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
Political leaders play a crucial role in either encouraging or dispelling violence through their public statements.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
While Palantir has an obvious commercial interest in dispelling public fears about AI, Karp framed his commitment to the project as something important for society.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Later, Huse would go on to trace the sandwich’s origins to Cuba — dispelling the myth that it was created in Tampa.
—Gabrielle Calise, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
His calls for dispelling myths, innovating care delivery, and addressing inequity align with policy discussions and reforms throughout the field of palliative care.
—Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
Political leaders play a crucial role in either encouraging or dispelling violence through their public statements.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
While Palantir has an obvious commercial interest in dispelling public fears about AI, Karp framed his commitment to the project as something important for society.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Later, Huse would go on to trace the sandwich’s origins to Cuba — dispelling the myth that it was created in Tampa.
—Gabrielle Calise, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
His calls for dispelling myths, innovating care delivery, and addressing inequity align with policy discussions and reforms throughout the field of palliative care.
—Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispelling
dispersing
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Many others have also left quietly, dispersing across continents, carrying stories like mine.—
Sonny Alejandra,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the protoplanetary disks around these massive stars only last around 2 million years before dispersing — and that's not quite enough time to create gas giants.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Dispelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispelling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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