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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

This is because the sunlight it reflects reaches us through a more dense part of the Earth's atmosphere which scatters blue and violet light, and means only the redder hues reach us.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

“Sometimes the robot’s arms throw the clothes and won’t fold properly. Sometimes it scatters the stack,” but the robots are learning quickly said Kavin, 27, an Objectways employee who goes by one name.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

Then the torches switch on and every man strikes at the heap, which scatters with a rush.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque