1
as in sending
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 killing
to deprive of life
the exterminator dispatched the termites with professional efficiency
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as in murdering
to put to death deliberately
during his reign of terror the dictator dispatched thousands without the slightest qualm
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as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
they dispatched the other team without breaking a sweat
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Recent Examples of dispatching
It is scheduled to start dispatching power by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
And finally… Job done for Liverpool in the FA Cup’s third round last night, dispatching Barnsley 4-1.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Providence Fire Department officials quickly declared a mass casualty incident, according to records, with the department dispatching rescue task forces and requesting ballistic protection for medics who were ordered to standby until police could secure each scene.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
As reported by local outlet Cleveland19, and per the police statement, police stated that officers responded immediately, dispatching all available patrol units and detectives due to the seriousness of the report and potential public danger.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Boston had no trouble dispatching the shorthanded Lakers, who were playing without James (sciatica/foot), Doncic (personal reasons) and ex-Celtic Marcus Smart (back).
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Khandaqji was serving three life terms in an Israeli prison for dispatching a suicide bomber to an outdoor market in Tel Aviv in 2004, killing three Israeli civilians.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
He’s Not Done Still, White House officials had treated the Epstein records bill as a test of loyalty, dispatching aides to warn Republicans that backing it would be seen as a direct challenge to the President.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Nov. 2025
The Cubs have made a practice of dispatching their scouts to Tread facilities in search of talent, and with Mettert's signing, have now acquired six pitchers from the program, all on minor league contracts.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
And finally… Job done for Liverpool in the FA Cup’s third round last night, dispatching Barnsley 4-1.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Providence Fire Department officials quickly declared a mass casualty incident, according to records, with the department dispatching rescue task forces and requesting ballistic protection for medics who were ordered to standby until police could secure each scene.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
As reported by local outlet Cleveland19, and per the police statement, police stated that officers responded immediately, dispatching all available patrol units and detectives due to the seriousness of the report and potential public danger.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Boston had no trouble dispatching the shorthanded Lakers, who were playing without James (sciatica/foot), Doncic (personal reasons) and ex-Celtic Marcus Smart (back).
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Khandaqji was serving three life terms in an Israeli prison for dispatching a suicide bomber to an outdoor market in Tel Aviv in 2004, killing three Israeli civilians.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
He’s Not Done Still, White House officials had treated the Epstein records bill as a test of loyalty, dispatching aides to warn Republicans that backing it would be seen as a direct challenge to the President.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Nov. 2025
The Cubs have made a practice of dispatching their scouts to Tread facilities in search of talent, and with Mettert's signing, have now acquired six pitchers from the program, all on minor league contracts.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatching
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Jeff Bezos is no longer content with just delivering packages or sending celebrities to the edge of space.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs, longtime coach Mike Tomlin stepped down, sending shock waves across the NFL.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The mullahs have responded by killing thousands of demonstrators and arresting thousands more, most of whom will be executed if the regime survives.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Two officers then fired back, killing him, according to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley.—
Stephanie Douglas,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The film takes place almost entirely in one location, a jury deliberation room, where 12 jurors must decide on a verdict in a case involving an 18-year-old accused of murdering his father.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Hedquist was convicted in 1995 of murdering 19-year-old Nikki Thrasher.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Matt Bryant kicks a 49-yard field goal with 8 seconds left and the Atlanta Falcons bounce back after blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, defeating Seattle 30-28 in an NFC divisional playoff game.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, Pep Guardiola’s side had a similarly testing tie, defeating League One Exeter City 10-1.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last year, a Chinese national named Kangle Jiang was sentenced to 30 days in prison for transporting eight other Chinese nationals from Saipan to Guam.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Trowbridge is a collaborator of Hayward’s, and has assembled military matériel in his workshop for Hayward to send to Ukraine via the international courier Meest, which specializes in transporting packages between Ukraine and North America.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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By the 1960s, gas flares and untreated waste spillage were destroying their forests.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And there is a risk of the parasites becoming dormant for years before reactivating and destroying a new cornea.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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In Michocán in the fall, the Jalisco cartel is accused of assassinating a prominent mayor who had vowed to hold criminals accountable.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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When Oswald is moments away from assassinating JFK, Jake intervenes and fatally shoots Oswald, stopping the assassination from happening.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team overcoming those injuries defined the season.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The search company has been on the rise after putting together the pieces for its AI comeback and overcoming key regulatory hurdles last year.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Dispatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatching. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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