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
All of those things at the end of the day go back to that manager dispersion.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The barriers cause air dispersion, which moves the pollution further into the atmosphere and away from residents on the ground.
—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
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The barriers cause air dispersion, which moves the pollution further into the atmosphere and away from residents on the ground.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersion
Noun
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About 100 police officers were called to King of Prussia Mall early on Saturday morning for crowd control and dispersal connected to a watch release.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Ben Johns, the most expensive player in the original dispersal draft at an initial $840k acquisition figure (and thus a $420k renewal figure) was traded from Carolina to the LA Mad Drops and instantly rocketed that roster well over the original $1M limit.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The week will feature 16 runway shows, 44 presentations, as well as a scattering of appointments and events taking place across the city.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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With brightly colored stools and a scattering of Adirondack chairs on the sand, Sunset is your classic Florida beach bar—open-air with magical views.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Dispersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersion. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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