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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
Officers were dispatched to the area of 848 Albany Ave.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) dispatched a crew to the scene and Hernandez was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services dispatched two trucks serving meals and hygiene kits to those affected.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2016, more than 300 federal observers were dispatched to polling places, while approximately 250 were used during elections that took place in 2024, the former federal official said.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In last season’s playoffs, the Wolves dispatched the Lakers in five games thanks to superior size and athleticism and a willingness to sacrifice for the greater good.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
At the height of its power, the Russian mercenary outfit known as the Wagner Group numbered tens of thousands of soldiers who were dispatched to Ukraine, Syria, and several African countries.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
General Stirling was dispatched that same day, with some 2,500 troops executing a surprise attack on the enemy on Staten Island.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Jamal Musiala dispatched the resulting penalty to score his first goal of the season and Jackson celebrated his return to the side by adding a fourth 11 minutes from time.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) dispatched a crew to the scene and Hernandez was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services dispatched two trucks serving meals and hygiene kits to those affected.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2016, more than 300 federal observers were dispatched to polling places, while approximately 250 were used during elections that took place in 2024, the former federal official said.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In last season’s playoffs, the Wolves dispatched the Lakers in five games thanks to superior size and athleticism and a willingness to sacrifice for the greater good.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
At the height of its power, the Russian mercenary outfit known as the Wagner Group numbered tens of thousands of soldiers who were dispatched to Ukraine, Syria, and several African countries.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
General Stirling was dispatched that same day, with some 2,500 troops executing a surprise attack on the enemy on Staten Island.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Jamal Musiala dispatched the resulting penalty to score his first goal of the season and Jackson celebrated his return to the side by adding a fourth 11 minutes from time.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatched
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said teams had been sent to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, states that have come under fire during the Iran war.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is the second Marine expeditionary unit the Pentagon has sent toward the region since the start of the conflict.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The fire destroyed more than 160 structures and charred 25,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Her clothes and makeup were destroyed in the damage.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kerr, whose father Malcolm was assassinated as president of American University in Beirut, used his name and notoriety as a coach to promote the film.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Benazir Income Support Program, named after former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in a 2007 gun and bomb attack, provides cash assistance to millions of low-income families, many of them women.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In their most recent matchup, UCI defeated the Aztecs, 55-45, at Viejas Arena in the first round of the 2023 WNIT.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Devils defeated Florida, Arkansas, Kansas and Michigan State, among others.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a fire that killed two of their daughters in late 2025 were allegedly high on meth and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the military has killed 684 Afghan Taliban forces, a claim rejected by Afghanistan, which says casualties are far lower.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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State officials say that Jackson murdered 22-year-old Harley Corwin, of Escanaba, on July 3, 2023.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In November, Kerr spoke about the need for gun reform after legendary Oakland coach John Beam was murdered at Laney College, and called for change after a shooting at Brown University in December.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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And while plenty of Korean brands have mastered the art of silky sunscreens with zero white cast, Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++—the upgraded version of the brand’s long-time fan-favorite and Best of Beauty winner—is especially worth calling out.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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More than one climber tells me that safety techniques mastered in competition—particularly Aerial Rescue—have helped save lives and human limbs at work.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Michael King, 54, was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday, March 17, for the kidnapping, rape and murder of 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Welling refined design elements in the field, while seven Arcis crews simultaneously executed the transformation.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Dispatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatched. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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