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scatters

VERB

strew, disperse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discard distribute divide fling litter pour shatter shower spray spread sprinkle

STRONG

besprinkle broadcast cast derange diffuse disband dispel disseminate dissipate disunite diverge expend intersperse migrate part scramble separate set sever shed sow spend sunder

WEAK

disject put to flight run away set asunder split up take off in all directions throw around throw out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect gather hold keep maintain retain

STRONG

accumulate combine join receive save unite

Example Sentences

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"This atomic disorder limits performance because it traps and scatters electrons, much like potholes slowing traffic on a highway," describes Dr. Dongqi Li from TU Dresden.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

One of UV-C light's most valuable traits is how strongly it scatters in the atmosphere, which makes it especially useful for non-line-of-sight communication.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

Martinez scatters ceramic roses across the painting, a mordant honorific to past glory and current hopes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Rickey could use emotional support when he scatters his ashes.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025

He feels only the raw, impassive surge of the moonlight as it strikes the tent above him and scatters.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr