scatter
verb (used with object)
to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals.
scatters
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pluralof scatter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof scatter (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
scatterverb (used with object)to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals.
Example Sentences
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Instead of allowing NIR photons to pass straight through the thin silicon layer, the textured surface scatters the light repeatedly, increasing the likelihood that the silicon absorbs it.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
ComSLI relies on a basic physical principle: when light encounters microscopic structures, it scatters in different directions based on their orientation.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 9, 2025
“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
Martinez scatters ceramic roses across the painting, a mordant honorific to past glory and current hopes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
Everyone but Fiona scatters, and he smiles at me and says, “It’s great to see you out here. And it’s great to see you in uniform.”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
