as in diffuseness
the use of too many words to express an idea
the author's tendency toward diffusion makes the novel a tedious read
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Recent Examples of diffusion
In addition, Reuters reported Tuesday that the Trump administration may modify the Biden-era AI diffusion rules aimed at limited global access to chips, slated to start May 15.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The Biden administration had sketched out an additional policy for AI diffusion, or limiting the sale of AI technology to countries around the world based on three bands of qualification.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Researchers are also turning to diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a type of MRI that is able to visualize white matter.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
The technology builds upon the company's previous work in applying image diffusion techniques to audio spectrograms.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The Biden administration had sketched out an additional policy for AI diffusion, or limiting the sale of AI technology to countries around the world based on three bands of qualification.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Researchers are also turning to diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), a type of MRI that is able to visualize white matter.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
The technology builds upon the company's previous work in applying image diffusion techniques to audio spectrograms.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diffusion
repetition
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Thoughtful repetition and use of neutrals keep his rooms calm and inviting.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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For example, some parents may wonder if these behaviors are related to things like stimming (repetitive movement or sounds), echolalia (meaningless repetition of words), or self-regulation behaviors.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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“Diffusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffusion. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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