as in disperses
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 dispels
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.
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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
Just as sunlight chases away shadows, financial transparency dispels anxiety.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Crafted from hydrophobic canvas and stretchy mesh, this shoe dispels water fast through drainage holes at the toe and heel, keeping your feet light and dry, even after submerging them in water.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
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
Just as sunlight chases away shadows, financial transparency dispels anxiety.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Crafted from hydrophobic canvas and stretchy mesh, this shoe dispels water fast through drainage holes at the toe and heel, keeping your feet light and dry, even after submerging them in water.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispels
disperses
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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
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As the scrum disperses, D’Angelo turns to you and slaps you five.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Dispels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispels. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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