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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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
The conglomerate finalized its acquisition of Dragontails in September 2021, touting the platform’s ability to optimize kitchen flow and driver dispatching by assisting workers with the timing and sequencing of orders, as well as planning optimal delivery routes.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
But the Knights were big dogs back then, and should have had an easy time dispatching the upstart Canadiens.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The New York Knicks haven’t slowed down since dispatching the Toronto Raptors in a tough seven-game first-round series.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Anaheim finished it off with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night, calmly dispatching its more experienced opponents with the poise and potency that this team has shown for long stretches this season.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Only one way to find out, by dispatching a bunch of armed young people whose brains haven’t fully developed and telling them to make everyone obey, or else!
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The city is also adding operational expenses for new facilities, the Green Street Market, the Joint Operations Facility — which will have space for fire department officials, emergency operations and police and fire dispatching — and the police department’s south substation, Dunning noted.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers are moving on after dispatching the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The name Business Wire likely derives from the terms news wires or wire services, which recall the mid-19th-century method of dispatching news via telegraph, sending electrical signals via wire across great distances.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
But the Knights were big dogs back then, and should have had an easy time dispatching the upstart Canadiens.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The New York Knicks haven’t slowed down since dispatching the Toronto Raptors in a tough seven-game first-round series.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Anaheim finished it off with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night, calmly dispatching its more experienced opponents with the poise and potency that this team has shown for long stretches this season.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Only one way to find out, by dispatching a bunch of armed young people whose brains haven’t fully developed and telling them to make everyone obey, or else!
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
The city is also adding operational expenses for new facilities, the Green Street Market, the Joint Operations Facility — which will have space for fire department officials, emergency operations and police and fire dispatching — and the police department’s south substation, Dunning noted.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia Flyers are moving on after dispatching the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The name Business Wire likely derives from the terms news wires or wire services, which recall the mid-19th-century method of dispatching news via telegraph, sending electrical signals via wire across great distances.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatching
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In response to the news of the UFT’s endorsement, Lander campaign spokesperson Emily Minster pointed to Lander’s past both attending and sending his children to public school.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The Major League Soccer scheduling gods finally did San Diego FC a solid, sending the ultimate slumpbuster to Snapdragon Stadium in the midst of a 10-game winless streak.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Is God Is is a story about twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson), tasked with killing their abusive, absentee father at the request of their mother.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
19 May 2026
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Caneiro, 59, received four consecutive life sentences after being found guilty in February of murdering his brother, Keith, and his brother's family.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In 2004, a jury found Peterson guilty of murdering his wife and child.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Trump has not endorsed a candidate, raising the likelihood of a June 16 runoff that would burn more time and money before the party can focus on defeating Ossoff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Darby Allin defended his AEW World Championship twice in one week, defeating Konosuke Takeshita and Sammy Guevara.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Russian media indicated that the hovercraft was built to carry no more than 10 passengers but was transporting 18 people along with heavy equipment at the time of the incident.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In a new technical blog, the company demonstrated Atlas rotating its torso 180 degrees, squatting to pick up a mini-fridge, and transporting it while dynamically adjusting to shifting internal weight.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Giant sheets of plastic hang from the ceiling to separate different areas for destroying things and painting.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Pests and wood-destroying organisms Charlotte’s warm, humid climate makes termites a year-round threat, not just seasonal.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Making a disgusting joke about assassinating the President #2.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Louisiana native told me that overcoming his native cuisine was half the battle in that redshirt year.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The biggest obstacle was overcoming low expectations.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Dispatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatching. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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