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diffuse

[dih-fyooz, dih-fyoos] / dɪˈfyuz, dɪˈfyus /
ADJECTIVE
spread out
Synonyms
STRONG
broadcast circulated diluted dispersed disseminated distributed expanded extended general propagated radiated scattered separated strewn thin
WEAK
catholic prevalent unconcentrated universal widespread
Antonyms
STRONG
concentrated condensed
WEAK
abbreviated abridged brief compact compressed confined limited restricted short succinct
ADJECTIVE
wordy
Synonyms
STRONG
dull lavish long loose meandering rambling waffling
WEAK
circumlocutory copious diffusive digressive discursive exuberant lengthy long-winded palaverous profuse prolix random redundant vague verbose windy
Antonyms
STRONG
clear
WEAK
abbreviated abridged brief compact compressed concentrated confined limited restricted short succinct

Example Sentences

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This structure shows that magnetized plasma is being dragged through the cluster, leaving behind a diffuse trail that has persisted for millions of years.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“Just talking through it with the people that are actually helping to diffuse AI through the economy across every single industry” is “exactly what we’re going to continue to do,” Hays added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

With 40 million taxpayers among 970 million voters, the middle class is large enough to bear the fiscal burden of the state but too diffuse to command its attention.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“My worry is about whether the benefits of AI will diffuse to all people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

I tried to smile to diffuse the situation but I was completely baffled.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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