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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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
The group also requested that once the bonfire has been lit that "everyone pays their respects by dispersing quietly and respectfully afterwards".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“Her travel patterns continue to demonstrate the unpredictable movements of a dispersing wolf seeking a mate and territory of its own,” John Marchwick, of the educational group California Wolf Watch, said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
And there, in the dispersing crowd, my eyes found Hugh Winkleman.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
