dispatching

verb

present participle of dispatch
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 Abu Dhabi determined the only reliable way to intercept Houthi drones was dispatching its F-16s and Mirage 2000s on round-the-clock patrols. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Copeland and Cage have reigned supreme over the tag team division since then, dispatching The Death Riders and The Dogs in separate matches. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 With fires now happening everywhere all at once, nations will be constrained in their ability to come to each other’s aid by dispatching firefighters and equipment. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Weiss dramatically overhauled the program in May and June, dispatching half the on-air staff and several senior producers. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Ukraine became the latest country to send help, dispatching 70 people and 10 vehicles in the coming days, Nunez said. — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Energy storage systems such as batteries play a pivotal role in smoothing renewable intermittency by absorbing excess solar and wind generation and dispatching it when production dips. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2026 But Unitree is the world leader in terms of volume, dispatching more than 5,500 units in 2025, comprising over a quarter of a global market that is only just waking. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026 The upgrade will also streamline dispatching, allowing trains to be routed from the MTA’s Midtown rail control center. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatching
  1. sending
  2. killing
  3. murdering
  4. defeating
  5. transporting
  6. destroying
  7. assassinating
  8. overcoming
Verb
  • The return to military exchanges between the two countries has spooked the markets, sending stocks into the red and oil higher.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Naomi Scott gives one of the best performances of 2024 as a pop star who becomes attached to the smile demon, sending her down a terrifying roller coaster to one of the most memorable horror-movie endings in years.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sending
Verb
  • The case has become a national cultural fixation and a social media spectacle, gripping and dividing spectators well beyond the Massachusetts courtroom where the 36-year-old mother is charged with killing her three young children.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • On the last day of February, the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and attacking targets across the country.
    — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of killing
Verb
  • Closing arguments took place in the Lindsay Clancy case Thursday, bringing an end to a weekslong trial in which jurors will now determine whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for murdering her three young children.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this year, two Blythe Street members were convicted of murdering a senior member of their gang whom Romo had deemed a liability.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • DeSoto won the Class 6A Division II state championship last season, defeating Southlake Carroll in the state semifinals.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Boise State started the season 1-1, losing 42-21 to Central Michigan before defeating Portland State 33-22 in a pair of nonconference games.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of defeating
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  • Up there, high-altitude winds take over, transporting the smoke thousands of miles across the continent.
    — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The vessel transporting iron ore to China was carrying 24 crew members, including 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi, according to the coast guard.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of transporting
Verb
  • Demonstrators carrying Spanish flags moved toward beachside migrant camps last week, destroying shelters and setting fires as police attempted to keep protesters and migrants apart, according to Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE and news agency EFE.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Several homeowners near Meta’s massive Newton County data center have filed a lawsuit accusing the tech company and others of tainting their water and destroying their rural way of life.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of destroying
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  • Utah prosecutors are turning up the heat on Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, arguing that the evidence against him easily meets the standard required to send the case to trial.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Ferrell instead starred as the villainous mogul Jacobim Mugatu, who attempts to brainwash Derek into assassinating the prime minister of Malaysia.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of assassinating
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  • Curaçao went unbeaten in the double-elimination tournament before overcoming an early two-run deficit to the team from Henderson, Nevada.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of focusing on adventurous missions like PAW Patrol, Super Monsters emphasizes the more emotional aspects of childhood, like overcoming shyness, being a good friend, and learning from your mistakes.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of overcoming

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“Dispatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatching. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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