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scattered

[skat-erd] / ˈskæt ərd /
ADJECTIVE
spread
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dispersed distributed sprinkled
STRONG
diffuse diffused disorganized disseminated rambling separate separated sowed sown strewed
WEAK
disorderly messy spread out
Antonyms
STRONG
connected together united
WEAK
assembled concentrated condensed gathered organized
ADJECTIVE
spotty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intermittent isolated occasional sporadic
STRONG
strewn
WEAK
erratic infrequent irregular sparse widespread
Antonyms
STRONGEST
constant regular
WEAK
assembled concentrated condensed gathered organized

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Millions of Sudanese citizens are scattered, some outside the country, forced from their homes in the midst of the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

You can even listen to the same station with friends and family who are geographically scattered.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

With G&T, dinners showcase Dorset’s homegrown ingredients at their best: delicate hand-dived scallops from Lyme Bay, organic salads scattered with edible flowers, puddings as light as cherry blossoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Peyton May scattered five hits over six innings, striking out eight batters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Then the robot came stomping up, and the cats hissed and scattered in every direction.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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