as in dispersion
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered
the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means
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Recent Examples of dispersal
Examples include his pioneering insights on the dispersal of seeds, his anticipation of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and his study of the seasonal manifestations of natural phenomena, such as plants’ flowering times and bird migrations.
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Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
As missiles grew more advanced, the government shifted its security strategy to one of movement and dispersal.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
What Remains Unknown Zagury noted in her Mongabay interview that much is still unknown — particularly the extent to which toucans actually drive seed dispersal and forest regrowth.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Scientists are continuing to study exactly how much the toucans are driving seed dispersal and long-term forest regrowth.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
As missiles grew more advanced, the government shifted its security strategy to one of movement and dispersal.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
What Remains Unknown Zagury noted in her Mongabay interview that much is still unknown — particularly the extent to which toucans actually drive seed dispersal and forest regrowth.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Scientists are continuing to study exactly how much the toucans are driving seed dispersal and long-term forest regrowth.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersal
Noun
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The dispersion has already begun and will continue over a 120-day period.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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The result is not unity, but dispersion.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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To their surprise, there are only seven small boxes, containing photos, sketches, notes, and a scattering of trinkets to go through.—
Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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To better understand what happens under these extreme conditions, researchers use X-ray scattering.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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“Dispersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersal. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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