Scatter

usgb/ˈskætər/Volume
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Physical SpreadingPlay
Often used to describe physical objects being dispersed over an area. SlideAfter the accident, debris was scattered across the highway.
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Intentional ActionPlay
Scatter can imply a deliberate action, not just random distribution. SlideThe gardener scattered fertilizer where the soil was poorest.