as in dispersal
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 barriers cause air dispersion, which moves the pollution further into the atmosphere and away from residents on the ground.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
For example, scientists working in SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, already factor in the consequences of electron dispersion in the interstellar medium between stars.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The dispersion trade — which uses options to exploit the difference between the volatility of a broader index and that of its individual components — has been a favorite with investors.
—Bernard Goyder, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
With 503 individual stocks driving movement, internal dispersion has been significant.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
For example, scientists working in SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, already factor in the consequences of electron dispersion in the interstellar medium between stars.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The dispersion trade — which uses options to exploit the difference between the volatility of a broader index and that of its individual components — has been a favorite with investors.
—Bernard Goyder, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
With 503 individual stocks driving movement, internal dispersion has been significant.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersion
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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
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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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Grab a small basket or tray and fill it with things like tea, a candle, lotion, a favorite snack, a handwritten note or a scattering of flower petals.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Also, to verify this delicate arrangement, the researchers used powerful experimental tools, including neutron scattering and synchrotron radiation, which can probe magnetic structures at the atomic level.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Dispersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersion. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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