as in dispersing
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
the sudden downpour dispelled the throng of street revelers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dispelling
That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.
—
Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Now more than ever, Evavold said Halloween is about bringing families and youngsters together rather than dispelling trouble that might be brewing.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
By dispelling the myth of SPS superiority, this study opens the door to more flexible and cost-effective production strategies, accelerating the path toward safer, high-performance solid-state batteries, according to the study.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Now more than ever, Evavold said Halloween is about bringing families and youngsters together rather than dispelling trouble that might be brewing.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
By dispelling the myth of SPS superiority, this study opens the door to more flexible and cost-effective production strategies, accelerating the path toward safer, high-performance solid-state batteries, according to the study.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Verb
-
Wolves have since returned to the state on their own, dispersing from packs in Oregon and spreading as far south as the southern end of the Sierra Nevada.—
NPR,
NPR,
26 Oct. 2025
-
While the initial version of the material was ineffective at dispersing radar waves, researchers enhanced its electromagnetic properties using a subtractive laser patterning process.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dispelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispelling. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share