How to Use scatter in a Sentence

scatter

1 of 2 verb
  • The wind scattered the pile of leaves.
  • The marbles scattered across the floor.
  • She scattered the books on the table.
  • He scatters his toys all around the house.
  • Skubal scattered four hits in his start.
    — Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Snow looks to be light and scattered.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Rain will be scattered, brief and light.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • But these are deeply scattered.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
  • Or worse, scattered in dozens of pieces.
    — Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • His staff was scattered in more than 38 zip codes.
    — Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Small pieces of his vessel were scattered among the rocks.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • But now that’s scattered weirdly in the end.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Red rose petals were also scattered on the ground around the sign.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Storms will be more scattered vs widespread.
    — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 17 May 2026
  • When options are scattered, the process feels longer.
    — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
  • In the next scene, dozens of tennis balls are scattered across the floor.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Many of its members had scattered.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
  • Corpses were scattered across the village.
    — Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • Tuesday's storm chance will be scattered.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 18 May 2026
  • Search for a short stay on Airbnb, and there are few places scattered across the map.
    — Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Huge bruises scattered her body.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
  • All our talent has left and is scattered across the country and the world.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
  • There are others like us scattered around the city, and some are just a few doors down from us.
    — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Break off small clumps and scatter all over the top of the blackberries.
    — Ellise Pierce, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Rain scattered through the weekend.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
  • Sort of scattered, came in a couple of minutes late.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The clip then cuts to reveal a pile of nut shells scattered beneath the seats.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Sasaki scattered four hits and did not walk a batter.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • The youth suddenly drops to the ground as the crowd scatters.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Roofs were blown off houses and debris was scattered across yards.
    — Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

scatter

2 of 2 noun
  • When a great tree falls, the birds, with no branch to perch on, scatter.
    — Kwame Alexander, Bon Appétit, 25 May 2021
  • Tamp the soil in place and scatter grass seed over the surface.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Weed scatters and falls between the wood slats.
    — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Then, top each serving with a scatter of fresh herbs.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • Their missiles are down to a scatter.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Their missiles are down to a scatter.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Their missiles are down to a scatter.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, scatter sliced white onions.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
  • Stir in the coconut flakes and scatter on top of the cake batter.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Pea gravel shifts and scatters.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Every time a car races out of the fog, the birds startle and scatter.
    — Paul Yoon, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2021
  • Then, the video shows all those under the tent scatter quickly.
    — Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Short-wavelength colors like blue and green scatter in the air.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Top each mushroom with the basil breadcrumbs and scatter with a few basil leaves.
    — Hetty McKinnon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Spread crema or thinned sour cream over the top and scatter shredded cheese over that.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 May 2021
  • In a large bowl, toss beets, garlic and olive oil; scatter on a rimmed baking sheet.
    — Dallas News, 16 Apr. 2021
  • If that doesn’t work, just start coughing wildly, and watch the good folks scatter.
    — Hannah Herrera Greenspan, chicagotribune.com, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Butter a baking dish and scatter or layer the bread in the dish.
    — Susan Selasky, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Drizzle with barbecue sauce and scatter pieces of red onion on top.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Oct. 2020
  • To apply, scatter corn gluten meal by hand or use a broadcast spreader.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Spoon batter into the pan, scatter the crumb mixture over the top.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2020
  • Diarrhea and nasal discharge scatter new bits of virus across the farm.
    — Boyce Upholt, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Squeeze on a generous amount of lemon juice and scatter on a bunch of fresh herbs like parsley.
    — Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2022
  • After the mat dries, scatter pumpkins around the porch to get the full fall effect.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Top with sliced squash and zucchini; drizzle with some olive oil and scatter salt flakes over.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022
  • In their scramble for safety, shoppers run straight through racks of clothes, and items scatter across the floor.
    — Dallas Morning News, 31 July 2020
  • As the sisters scatter, one of them slips the halo into Ava's body.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 July 2020
  • Distribute the mixture in an even layer, then scatter on the thyme.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021
  • The energy of the sun makes the ice turn directly into gas and makes the dust scatter.
    — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Every day for the next 10, scientists emerge from our half-dozen tents and scatter.
    — Craig Welch, National Geographic, 7 July 2020

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