as in handfuls
a small number
played before only a scatter of spectators in that huge stadium
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as in disperses
to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart
the noise of the backfiring car scattered the pigeons
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as in sprays
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
the hillside was scattered with boulders deposited by the last ice age
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as in dissipates
to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole
these drunken revelers will quickly scatter when the police arrive
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Noun
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When cooking the sauce, add in frozen peppers and onions, corn, or even a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025 -
The ornithology curator at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County placed handfuls of feathers between two small screens and clipped them together with zip ties.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When another car explodes down the driveway, the crowd disperses.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Safety remains a key advantage, as hydrogen disperses quickly, reducing operational risks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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What’s lost if that rite of passage disappears?—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Preserving your employment brand today is paramount, as what’s written on the Internet never disappears.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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To tackle the problem, this new type of plastic casing dissolves in water in just a few hours.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Scatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scatters. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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