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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
This is the dispersion of aerosols like fireworks or industrial pollutants that are inhibited by surface-level temperatures either the same or higher in the atmosphere up to a couple thousand feet.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
Communities can stay informed about ash risks through official alerts, including those from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers, which monitor ash dispersion and issue timely warnings.
—David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Given the significant dispersion in returns—highlighted by a 17.2% top/bottom gap in November—advisor due diligence is paramount.
—Steven Brod, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The investment firm looked for stocks that have a history of missing EPS estimates and a higher dispersion in analyst estimates, so there’s a lot of uncertainty around the results.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
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Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
Communities can stay informed about ash risks through official alerts, including those from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers, which monitor ash dispersion and issue timely warnings.
—David Kitchen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Given the significant dispersion in returns—highlighted by a 17.2% top/bottom gap in November—advisor due diligence is paramount.
—Steven Brod, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The investment firm looked for stocks that have a history of missing EPS estimates and a higher dispersion in analyst estimates, so there’s a lot of uncertainty around the results.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispersion
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The invasive ants are known to prey on other insects and are capable of displacing native ant species that are critical for seed dispersal, according to the U.S. Forest Service.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
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Asian needle ants prey on other insects and are capable of displacing ant species that are critical for seed dispersal, according to the U.S. Forest Service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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The remains — which included a skull and a scattering of separated bones — were collected from the beach destination and are slated to undergo forensic analysis to determine their origin and age, Newsweek reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Her matching set consisted of a pencil skirt and blazer cinched with a belt, all of which featured a scattering of white polka dots against a sky blue fabric.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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“Dispersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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