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an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered
the dispersion of energy from a source
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Recent Examples of dispersion
The fully multi-coated extra-low dispersion (ED) glass brings every subject into crisp view, whether that be stargazing, birdwatching or terrestrial viewing.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 25 Nov. 2025
For now, the map provides visual data for understanding how the civilization moved and evolved, helping to identify routes for the dispersion of goods, the circulation of diseases or the spread of ideas, de Soto said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Swanky details include dual kneading blades, flexible customization of each loaf, and even heating thanks to dispersion in the bottom and lid.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
These sorts of expeditions are known as dispersion movements.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 25 Nov. 2025
For now, the map provides visual data for understanding how the civilization moved and evolved, helping to identify routes for the dispersion of goods, the circulation of diseases or the spread of ideas, de Soto said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Swanky details include dual kneading blades, flexible customization of each loaf, and even heating thanks to dispersion in the bottom and lid.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
These sorts of expeditions are known as dispersion movements.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersion
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But dispersal of attention is essential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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On May 30, 1991, just five days after the North Stars had lost the Stanley Cup Final to Pittsburgh in six games, the NHL held a dispersal draft to help stock the new expansion team.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
31 Dec. 2025
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All that was left was a scattering of blood and a few tufts of fur.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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This phenomenon happens because blue light undergoes stronger atmospheric scattering than red light, and as a result, red is the most dominant color as sunlight passes through our atmosphere and casts light on the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Dispersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersion. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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