as in dispersion
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered
the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means
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Recent Examples of dispersal
Police may shut down a protest through a dispersal order, according to the ACLU, but it must be used as a last resort in situations where there is a clear and present danger of riot, disorder or interference with traffic, as well as any other immediate threats to public safety.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
In the same period, military programs tested dispersal of bacteria and chemical compounds over American cities and neighborhoods to evaluate vulnerabilities to biological or chemical warfare.
—Akilah Weber Pierson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Georgia Tech’s 2024-25 roster dispersal has made a massive impact.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
As part of that shift, the company auctioned off its horses in a dispersal sale last September, bringing in more than $28 million in a single day.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
In the same period, military programs tested dispersal of bacteria and chemical compounds over American cities and neighborhoods to evaluate vulnerabilities to biological or chemical warfare.
—Akilah Weber Pierson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Georgia Tech’s 2024-25 roster dispersal has made a massive impact.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
As part of that shift, the company auctioned off its horses in a dispersal sale last September, bringing in more than $28 million in a single day.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersal
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To minimize chromatic aberration, the smart telescope is outfitted with a four-element apochromatic lens with extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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This kind of dispersion from advanced markets like Japan to emerging economies like South Africa illustrates why a global lens matters.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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To address the challenge, the researchers turned to neutron scattering.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 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 reaches the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Dispersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersal. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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