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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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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

Gas between stars scatters the signals, spreading them out and causing slight delays before they reach Earth.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

Clayton Kershaw scatters six hits and gives up one earned run, and the Dodgers’ offense finally shows life in a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

"It's like a firework that goes up and just scatters - that's how my life had just exploded," she said.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

A priest in the college cellar scatters holy water on the walls.

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