diffuse
verb (used with object)
to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
diffused
-
past participleof diffuse.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof diffuse.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
diffuseverb (used with object)to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
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.
Xu and team argue that any systems breakthrough or efficiency gains are diffused quickly across the ecosystem.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 16, 2026
Minnesota’s missing treasurer produced a costly lesson about what happens when financial authority is diffused and accountability disappears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
“Oprah’s Favorite Things was a phenomenon because of how trusted Oprah was, so it really is that same phenomenon, just diffused across the creator ecosystem.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2025
Draper quickly diffused what could have been a tricky encounter, showing his superior quality and experience from the start.
From BBC ● May 31, 2025
The light came from within it, a cold-glowing green light with yellow edges that diffused the shape, making it change and grow as I watched.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
