1
as in sent
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 destroyed
to deprive of life
the exterminator dispatched the termites with professional efficiency
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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
during his reign of terror the dictator dispatched thousands without the slightest qualm
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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
they dispatched the other team without breaking a sweat
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Recent Examples of dispatched
Whoever dispatched that ambulance might be one of many employees at the Department of Emergency Communications who have felt uncomfortable, yelled at and trapped between their calling to help people and what several current and former dispatchers have called a hostile work environment.
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Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Beginning in 2010, Bochy rode the mother of all hot streaks while his teams, usually considered the underdog, dispatched 14 of 15 playoff opponents.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
If four hunters are dispatched, that's $16 per hunter.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Bowers finished with just four catches for 38 yards on 10 targets, and the Broncos dispatched the Raiders 29-19.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
It was reported to the Cambridgeshire Constabulary two hours later, but the man had left the shop, so officers were not dispatched.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
Before returning to oversee talent at CBS News, she had been dispatched to do the same for CBS’ local TV stations.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers won their second straight World Series, having dispatched the New York Yankees in five games last year.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Police were dispatched to the scene and the owner eventually lured the pet back down to the ground by bribing it with a cookie.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Beginning in 2010, Bochy rode the mother of all hot streaks while his teams, usually considered the underdog, dispatched 14 of 15 playoff opponents.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
If four hunters are dispatched, that's $16 per hunter.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Bowers finished with just four catches for 38 yards on 10 targets, and the Broncos dispatched the Raiders 29-19.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
It was reported to the Cambridgeshire Constabulary two hours later, but the man had left the shop, so officers were not dispatched.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
Before returning to oversee talent at CBS News, she had been dispatched to do the same for CBS’ local TV stations.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers won their second straight World Series, having dispatched the New York Yankees in five games last year.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Police were dispatched to the scene and the owner eventually lured the pet back down to the ground by bribing it with a cookie.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatched
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One of the hottest teams in the league during the first half of the season, the Colts were sent reeling last week by the Steelers.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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To get a closer look at the most popular show on network television, USA TODAY sent a reporter to train with pro Brandon Armstrong and perform a salsa.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Among them was Eilene Oken, 38, who walked through what used to be her neighbourhood, only to find her home completely destroyed.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Just under two million Palestinians—virtually the entire population of Gaza—have been displaced since October 2023, many repeatedly, and Israeli forces have damaged or destroyed more than 90 percent of homes in the Strip.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Mexican journalist Mauricio Cruz Solís was assassinated shortly after interviewing Manzo in October 2024.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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His original, undoctored manuscript even suggests that James might have plotted to have Elizabeth assassinated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The first turned a fourth-quarter fumble into a 59-yard score when Achane burst through a tired, and seemingly defeated Buffalo defensive front and outsprinted the Bills’ entire secondary to the end zone.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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In nonplayoff action, Ben Chen rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns as Westford Academy defeated Newton South, 33-13.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tens of thousands of people have been killed throughout the conflict.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The recent floods in central Vietnam killed at least 13 people, inundated over 116,000 houses and 5,000 hectares of crops, according to the government’s disaster agency, reported by Reuters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Brady is also working with Kudos to adapt The Other Half, Charlotte Vassell’s novel about an ambitious young detective investigating the death of a posh socialite, found murdered on Hampstead Heath.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jonathan Bailey has mastered the art of capturing hearts.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most fans of the show have likely been bracing themselves to see how Hemsworth takes on a character Cavill has long mastered.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Villages have been burned, civilians executed, and children targeted.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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In January 2014, nearly 70 years after George was executed, a judge held a two-day hearing, which included testimony from three of George’s surviving siblings, members of the search party and several experts.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Dispatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatched. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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