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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3
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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4
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
France's government is bolstering the country's military presence in the Middle East, dispatching its aircraft carrier and other warships, while President Emmanuel Macron engages with key players in the conflict, including Iran, in a bid to position Paris for future diplomatic talks.
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ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Since then, the agency has increased training on STAR and focused internal quality assurance processes on the dispatching process.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Among those designated is Amnokgang Technology Development Company, a North Korean IT firm accused of dispatching workers overseas and procuring military and commercial technology through its foreign web.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
By dispatching the Sacramento Kings 117-109 at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night, courtesy of a balanced attack headlined by LaMelo Ball’s 30 points, the Hornets kept their good times on the road going.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Health insurance costs and dispatching fees keep increasing.
—Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Staff member Brandon Richards, who made $136,000 last year, is tasked with quickly dispatching responses to information the governor’s team deems inaccurate or misleading that is spread on social media and in the media.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Minnesota handled itself brilliantly against Ohio State’s high-pressure, up-tempo defense while dispatching the Buckeyes at Williams Arena in mid-February.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
By unmasking Ghostface in the very first scene of the movie and then dispatching him, Scream VI pulls the rug out from under audiences in a way that most slasher sequels could never dream of, especially this many movies in.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Since then, the agency has increased training on STAR and focused internal quality assurance processes on the dispatching process.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Among those designated is Amnokgang Technology Development Company, a North Korean IT firm accused of dispatching workers overseas and procuring military and commercial technology through its foreign web.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
By dispatching the Sacramento Kings 117-109 at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night, courtesy of a balanced attack headlined by LaMelo Ball’s 30 points, the Hornets kept their good times on the road going.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Health insurance costs and dispatching fees keep increasing.
—Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Staff member Brandon Richards, who made $136,000 last year, is tasked with quickly dispatching responses to information the governor’s team deems inaccurate or misleading that is spread on social media and in the media.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Minnesota handled itself brilliantly against Ohio State’s high-pressure, up-tempo defense while dispatching the Buckeyes at Williams Arena in mid-February.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
By unmasking Ghostface in the very first scene of the movie and then dispatching him, Scream VI pulls the rug out from under audiences in a way that most slasher sequels could never dream of, especially this many movies in.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatching
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By choosing this name, France is sending a clear strategic message.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Basij were the entity linked to the crackdown on nationwide civilian protests in late December and early January, allegedly killing thousands.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Two sport utility vehicles slammed into each other on Saturday night in Cooke County when the driver of one passed a third vehicle, killing a couple and their young son, authorities said.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mehdi Razavi, 48, of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, and Arezou Soltani, 45, of North Vancouver, British Columbia, were arrested in suspicion of murdering a former university math instructor and critic of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, police in Canada said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief, has been found guilty on all charges by a jury in Utah.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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His Jayhawks went 1-1 at the Big 12 tournament, defeating TCU 78-73 on Thursday before getting clobbered by Houston 69-47 in Friday’s semifinals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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When Alejandro Bran struck a volley from 24 yards out last week at BMO Stadium, the Costa Rican delivered a lightning strike that LD Alajuelense needed in order to have a chance of defeating the Los Angeles Football Club.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sheriff’s corrections and court officials agreed that transporting in-custody defendants from upstairs cells to first-floor jail courtrooms remained the safest and simplest option.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cole was charged with one count of unlawfully transporting an explosive device with a plan either to kill, injure, or intimidate a person or to unlawfully destroy property, and a second count of malicious destruction or attempt to destroy with an explosive device.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Iran itself is destroying homes and schools, killing and wounding dozens, and disrupting daily life, sometimes beyond recognition.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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But destroying much of Iran’s ability to project power and attacking the security forces that suppress the Iranian public will surely hasten the regime’s collapse.—
Dennis Ross,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors described Glean in a sentencing letter as a rival gang member who hunted Thompson, intent on assassinating him.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Four years ago, a man was arrested outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh with the intention of assassinating him.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ensuring the power supply is reliable, as well as overcoming regulation, will also be key, Hernandez said.—
April Roach,Gaelle Legrand,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Having won the competition set by her late, estranged father Alexandre (Stanley Weber) to determine the heir to his wine empire, Camille Leger (Fleur Geffrier) took an important step toward overcoming Alexandre’s toxic emotional legacy.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dispatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatching. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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