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as in dissipated
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
the crowd dispersed once the show ended
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as in scattered
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
the family of the missing woman dispersed searchers to all corners of the national park
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as in disbanded
to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization
the campaign staff dispersed almost immediately after the election
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Recent Examples of dispersed
While they are geographically dispersed, a significant share is concentrated in states with strong winds.
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Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The demonstration, organized by the opposition coalition C64, was dispersed by police with tear gas after protesters clashed with pro-government supporters outside Parliament.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
On the seventh floor terrace, the service is well-dispersed and available to help customers book cabana suites, poolside lounge chairs and even poolside massages by their Sisley Spa staff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The weaker bonds are dispersed throughout the material as cross-links known as mechanophores, and upon a sudden strike, those mechanophores selectively snap at the impact site, absorbing the impact energy more effectively.
—Shirl Leigh
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2026
These grants are typically worth an average of US$200,000, dispersed over several years.
—Remy Dou, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
They are dispersed within and just north of affected areas in Mexico.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 June 2026
As an example, the suit pointed out that the ADA requires wheelchair-accessible spaces be dispersed throughout a venue so that people with disabilities may choose seating in a variety of locations comparable to those available to non-disabled attendees.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Attackers also burned down one of the patient-isolation tents hastily erected on the hospital grounds, before soldiers dispersed them by firing warning shots.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 28 May 2026
Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The demonstration, organized by the opposition coalition C64, was dispersed by police with tear gas after protesters clashed with pro-government supporters outside Parliament.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
On the seventh floor terrace, the service is well-dispersed and available to help customers book cabana suites, poolside lounge chairs and even poolside massages by their Sisley Spa staff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The weaker bonds are dispersed throughout the material as cross-links known as mechanophores, and upon a sudden strike, those mechanophores selectively snap at the impact site, absorbing the impact energy more effectively.
—Shirl Leigh
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2026
These grants are typically worth an average of US$200,000, dispersed over several years.
—Remy Dou, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
They are dispersed within and just north of affected areas in Mexico.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 June 2026
As an example, the suit pointed out that the ADA requires wheelchair-accessible spaces be dispersed throughout a venue so that people with disabilities may choose seating in a variety of locations comparable to those available to non-disabled attendees.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Attackers also burned down one of the patient-isolation tents hastily erected on the hospital grounds, before soldiers dispersed them by firing warning shots.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersed
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After that twister dissipated, a third rose in Volusia County, damaging hundreds of homes before moving off the coast.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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That statement stood in stark contrast to the longstanding stodginess of the Kings, which dissipated into flat-out ineffectiveness under Jim Hiller for three quarters of last season until he was sacked.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Ryne Nelson scattered nine hits over seven efficient innings, while closer Paul Sewald survived Donovan Walton’s two-out homer in the ninth to lock down his 18th save in 19 chances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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One of the areas hit includes Bridgeview, where pieces of roofing remained scattered around an apartment building on 79th Street after powerful winds ripped through the area.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In 2012, the commission was incorporated into the Tourism Authority and disbanded during severe budget cuts.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Many of the top leaders are gone, and the office’s advisory committee has also been disbanded.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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Here was a man who answered the bell for nearly six years knowing that the audience had virtually disappeared because of a dispute with Comcast.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Around the time Leyden disappeared, officials said Marcelin was seen on surveillance video buying a saw and cleaning supplies at a Home Depot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Even as borders have changed and countries dissolved over the past century, the World Cup has persevered.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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As a person ambles around a sculpture, perspectives multiply; interpretations are born and dissolved; shadows play on the surface and complicate the interpretive field, making hair look like spaghetti or a nostril look angry.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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As those temporary surpluses faded, homelessness spending fell sharply.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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As Broadway star Avery Wilson sang the National Anthem, the camera faded to a shot of Trump saluting the flag, and MSG erupted into boos.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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