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as in dissipates
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 scatters
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 disbands
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 disperses
Wind disperses seeds from some plants to perpetuate the species.
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Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
If frozen molecules can survive within these dusty structures, they may later be released into the interstellar medium as the nebula disperses, contributing complex material to future generations of stars and planetary systems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
There are two types of shockwave therapy, including radial shockwave therapy which disperses the pressure waves over a wider, shallower area, and focused shockwave therapy that targets the pressure at a precise point.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Reinbold said the Park Foundation holds taxpayer money and donations given to Freedom 250, almost like a bank, and disperses it at the request of the Park Service.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Its version is shaped by federalism, polarization, and a constitutional system that disperses authority.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
In a video posted on the organization’s site, which was verified by NBC News, a crowd disperses quickly as multiple gunshots ring out and a handful of men return to pick up a man bleeding from a head wound.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
This filter-free design disperses a steady stream of humidifying cool vapor for a full 24 hours.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
If frozen molecules can survive within these dusty structures, they may later be released into the interstellar medium as the nebula disperses, contributing complex material to future generations of stars and planetary systems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
There are two types of shockwave therapy, including radial shockwave therapy which disperses the pressure waves over a wider, shallower area, and focused shockwave therapy that targets the pressure at a precise point.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Reinbold said the Park Foundation holds taxpayer money and donations given to Freedom 250, almost like a bank, and disperses it at the request of the Park Service.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Its version is shaped by federalism, polarization, and a constitutional system that disperses authority.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
In a video posted on the organization’s site, which was verified by NBC News, a crowd disperses quickly as multiple gunshots ring out and a handful of men return to pick up a man bleeding from a head wound.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
This filter-free design disperses a steady stream of humidifying cool vapor for a full 24 hours.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disperses
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Infused with temperature-regulating gel, the pillow also wicks away moisture and dissipates heat, so you’re left comfortably dry no matter the season or outdoor temperatures.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Instead of storing calories, brown fat dissipates them.—
Claudio Villanueva,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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But Orlandoans who, in years to come, will see and admire the graceful little tree that scatters yellow blooms in the Leu gardens, will know of one that did.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cosmos is a low-maintenance annual that grows quickly and scatters seed widely.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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And once the dog is found, the Search Party network disbands.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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DiCaprio plays Bob, a revolutionary in hiding with his teen daughter (Chase Infiniti) after his activist group the French 75 disbands in chaos.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The show follows a British single mother (Scanlan) whose daughter disappears while on a school exchange trip, soon after attempting a late-night call to her mum.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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For couples filing jointly, the deduction begins to be phased out at $150,000 and disappears at $250,000.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Combine in a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Dynamism fades, and stasis settles in.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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But as anyone who has ever tried to pick a perfect bracket knows, confidence fades fast once the games begin.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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