Synonyms of dispersal

dispersal

noun

di-ˈspər-səl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dispersion
• scattering
• dissipation
• dissemination
• diffusion
• disbandment
• separation
• dissolution
• split
• breakup
• disunion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concentration
• collection
• assembly
• gathering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dispersal

And for species with limited dispersal abilities, these geological changes can act like giant evolutionary experiments. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The dispersal of these funds still needs to be approved as part of the city budget, which is to be adopted by the City Council by the end of June, ahead of the start of the fiscal year starting on July 1. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 23 June 2026

The flies have historically been bred at a facility in Panama, and the USDA announced a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas. — Ciara McCarthy. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026

Should an event require intervention in the future, there will be police supervision to ensure the orderly and safe dispersal of attendees. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 18 June 2026