diffuses

Definition of diffusesnext
present tense third-person singular of diffuse

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Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The popularity of Bar Panisse perhaps dispels one fear the restaurateurs might’ve had – that the place would be shunned by the community, after Waters terminated the lease of longtime tapas restaurant Cesar to make space for her new endeavor.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Levich also dispels claims that surrogacy exploits women.
    Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Radiation fog usually dissipates shortly after sunrise as the ground warms.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The negativity dissipates as a young man walks into the clubhouse, baseball cap on backward for the moment, energetic and respectful and joyful and supremely confident.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • His demise, paired with the disappearance of mobster-type Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale), sets the trio on the first phase of their adventures, which inevitably branches into fresh red herrings in customary Only Murders fashion.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His playing radiates warmth and emotion, capable of moving listeners to tears or filling a room with heartfelt passion.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Among the most notable is Teatro del Bíobío, a performing arts venue in the city of Concepción that, by night, radiates warm light through a semi-translucent facade like a paper lantern.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Diffuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffuses. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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