1
as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
dispatched a messenger with urgent news
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2
as in to kill
to deprive of life
the exterminator dispatched the termites with professional efficiency
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3
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
during his reign of terror the dictator dispatched thousands without the slightest qualm
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4
as in to defeat
to achieve a victory over
they dispatched the other team without breaking a sweat
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1
as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another
a soldier sending daily dispatches to friends and family back home
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2
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
a dispatch from headquarters regarding a change in battle plans
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Recent Examples of dispatch
Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Of course, some embarrassed me within a sentence or two, and were dispatched quickly.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
On the way, dispatch relayed that a man had been seen pointing a gun at a woman and firing into the air.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Within a week of the first phone call, an AEG production specialist was dispatched to Ann Arbor to scope out the scene.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Of course, some embarrassed me within a sentence or two, and were dispatched quickly.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
The clip, shared via Broadcastify, documents early dispatch chatter as units arrived at the scene.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
On the way, dispatch relayed that a man had been seen pointing a gun at a woman and firing into the air.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatch
Verb
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Records further indicate that in 2022 and 2023, the foundation sent $2 million to the Tides Foundation.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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After the busts, agents sent the drugs to the lab for testing.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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At least four people were killed and eight were injured after a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints service in Michigan on Sunday morning, police said.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since finding out the gun that killed Dark Hearts member Warren Clarke (Joshua Dye) at the trap house robbery gone wrong once belonged to one of their own, Perry has been on a mission to figure out who inside the biker gang was feeding information to the thieves.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Erika Kirk took the helm of her husband’s conservative political organization in the days after he was assassinated.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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In the days since founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a college campus, Turning Point Action has channeled grief into purpose by doubling down on its voter registration mission.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The junior quarterback went 5-for-8 passing with 146 yards, while adding 59 yards rushing to go with three total touchdowns as Springfield Central defeated a Catholic Conference nemesis, 28-20.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cleopatra was born in Alexandria in 69 BC, crowned queen at the age of 18 and died in 30 BC after being defeated by Octavian, also known as Emperor Augustus and the founder of the Roman Empire, during the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Virgin Voyages' new stage show began, pink neon letters spelling out a woman's name glowed brightly in the low lights.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The love letter to Tejano flavors includes recipes for spice blends for pork, beef, and beyond, plus his takes on barbecue sauces (yes, Texas barbecue served with sauce), and vibrant salsas.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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September 25, 2025 The messages tend to arrive first thing in the morning, which tells me my friends are texting before bed.—
Stevie Trujillo,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rylee Arnold, Witney Carson, and Brylee Armstrong all backed Lindsay’s message, praising her for speaking out.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a five-floor apartment building in the Solomyanskyi district was partially destroyed and caught fire.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Mexico built a hydroelectric dam, where these golden barrel cactuses live and in an instant their environment was destroyed and this species was almost wiped out.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Season 2 will pick up following the Season 1 finale in which Gibbs (Austin Stowell) manages to escape arrest for killing the man who murdered his wife and children.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Carr argued Kimmel misled viewers about the political affiliation of Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged with murdering Kirk.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Dispatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatch. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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