scattering
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The breeze will deliver a scattering of showers - most frequent in East Anglia and south-east England.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The added scattering produced by these interactions is responsible for the characteristic flattening and eventual increase in electrical resistance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
To understand how that feature changes RNA's behavior, the researchers used temperature controlled microscopy, small angle X ray scattering and molecular dynamics simulations performed by the Joseph group.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
The authority hired a falconer and a hawk, but it failed to successfully deter the birds and the plan was hampered by opponents to the measure scattering large quantities of bird feed.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
He pointed to a scattering of cones at the base of a pine tree, each one gnawed to the core like an apple.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Along the fence were scatterings of Bills gear and parents holding their children’s No. 14 jerseys.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 18, 2022
The results range from scatterings of notes in a strange tempo to fully composed ambient music.
From The Verge ● Mar. 8, 2022
The mauled scatterings of boxes and packages along the train tracks look like the crime scene from a Christmas Eve Santa sleigh-jacking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2022
On one level, Arisen My Senses sounds like chaos: crashing rhythms and overlapping voices that render the lyrics largely incomprehensible, alongside unpredictable scatterings of harp and explosions of electronics.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 24, 2019
The garden sprinklers whirled up in golden founts, filling the soft morning air with scatterings of brightness.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
Vocabulary lists containing scattering
Physics - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Physics - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Physics - High School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word