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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

The movie — which he wrote, directed and stars in — follows a widower as he scatters his wife’s ashes in very specific locations and deals with the memories that arise at each of them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 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

Rickey could use emotional support when he scatters his ashes.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025

Yolanda wanting me to be nice to Tyler scatters and whirls around me like a pile of brown and orange leaves.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée