disperse
verb (used with object)
to drive or send off in various directions; scatter.
dispersing
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present participleof disperse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Afterwards, though, clashes broke out as the crowd was dispersing.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
For years, Warren Buffett has been dispersing some of his Berkshire shares to charitable foundations run by his children—Howie included.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Rather than dispersing evenly in every direction, heat can follow routes determined by the structure of a crystal.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Police officers on horseback have been dispersing crowds trying to gather along Nairobi streets.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The teachers have come now and are dispersing everyone.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
