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
The Netherlands had absolutely no problems dispatching Sweden in Houston as Cody Gakpo inspired Ronald Koeman’s side to an emphatic 5-1 win.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Lyft has top-tier pricing, matching and dispatching algorithms and other infrastructure that could enable it to maximize AV utilization, per the investment firm.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 June 2026
After dispatching fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the round of 32, Corentin Moutet was approached by a reporter at center court for an interview.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
After dispatching Montreal in five games to make the final, the Hurricanes then faced perennial power Vegas and took care of business there, too.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Some commentators’ dark horses for the tournament, Norway qualified from Europe with a perfect record, pillaging goals at will, while mercilessly dispatching opponents.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Firefighters mounted an aggressive attack when the blaze first sparked, with officials dispatching 19 fire engines from Oceanside and neighboring fire agencies, and Cal Fire sending two air tankers out of Hemet.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
After dispatching her parents from Phoenix to inspect the property, the couple decided to go ahead with the purchase.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
Additionally, ongoing conflict in northeastern DRC could make dispatching clinical care teams even harder.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 2 June 2026
Carl Anka, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Lyft has top-tier pricing, matching and dispatching algorithms and other infrastructure that could enable it to maximize AV utilization, per the investment firm.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 June 2026
After dispatching fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the round of 32, Corentin Moutet was approached by a reporter at center court for an interview.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
After dispatching Montreal in five games to make the final, the Hurricanes then faced perennial power Vegas and took care of business there, too.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Some commentators’ dark horses for the tournament, Norway qualified from Europe with a perfect record, pillaging goals at will, while mercilessly dispatching opponents.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Firefighters mounted an aggressive attack when the blaze first sparked, with officials dispatching 19 fire engines from Oceanside and neighboring fire agencies, and Cal Fire sending two air tankers out of Hemet.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
After dispatching her parents from Phoenix to inspect the property, the couple decided to go ahead with the purchase.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
Additionally, ongoing conflict in northeastern DRC could make dispatching clinical care teams even harder.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatching
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Fox News’s Peter Doocy asked Trump whether sending Vance to Geneva, Switzerland, to sign the memorandum of understanding on Friday gives him a scapegoat in case the negotiations fall apart.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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In July and August of 2023, record rainfall overwhelmed aging sewer systems across parts of the West Side, sending water rushing into basements and destroying property.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In January 2024, Mansfield confessed to killing 18-year-old Carol Ann Barrett more than four decades earlier.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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He is accused of killing a man on March 13, 2022, Broward court records show.—
Sofia Saric
June 23,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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The ruling handed down on Tuesday affirmed the judgment of a May 2025 hearing presided over by Cuyahoga County judge Nancy Margaret Russo, the same judge who found Shirilla guilty of murdering her boyfriend, Dominic Russo (no relation) and their friend, Davion Flanagan, in a 2022 car crash.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
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Sam Worthington leads the series as David Burroughs, a father serving a life sentence for murdering his own son five years ago.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Leviatán has been crowned Valorant Masters London champions, defeating Paper Rex 3-2 in a dramatic grand final.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Helou said Blumenfield’s motion completes the loop by keeping food waste close to home, creating more local composting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transporting waste outside of the city.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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For travelers transporting items that require extra security and declaration, durable, lockable luggage is essential.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Strikes and artillery fire were reported across Nabatieh district, destroying homes and residential buildings, according to NNA.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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One video shows a surface to air missile hitting a drone but not destroying it; the drone crashes to the ground and explodes.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Since the start of the war in 2022, Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed responsibility for assassinating several senior Russian officers, some of whom have appeared on a public list of Ukraine’s enemies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Yes, assassinating their leaders might have played into that.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
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Biden, who has spoken at length about overcoming drug addiction, claims to be at least $15 million in debt.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Many training programs for travel consultants (or really for anybody who works in sales) include tactics on overcoming objections.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Dispatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatching. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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