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
An international crew of astronauts — including Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Rose Byrne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Benedict Wong and Chris Evans — are dispatched with the improbable mission of reigniting the sun.
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Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
On January 1, 2024, crews from the Baltimore County Police Department (BaCoPD) were dispatched to the area of Bel Air Road in Kingsville for word of a body lying on the shoulder of the roadway.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
After he's dispatched, Isabel and Jay crack his database of dirt, revealing all of the first family's shady dealings.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Two officers were dispatched to that call.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement agencies receive accident reports through this process, which leads to officers being dispatched to the accident site.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The Huskies will face top-seed Maple Grove, which dispatched eighth-seed Anoka 7-0 on Wednesday.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
His epiphany occurred in June 1973, when The Inquirer’s Eagles writer was on vacation and Babcock got dispatched to a news conference at Veterans Stadium.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
On January 1, 2024, crews from the Baltimore County Police Department (BaCoPD) were dispatched to the area of Bel Air Road in Kingsville for word of a body lying on the shoulder of the roadway.
—Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
After he's dispatched, Isabel and Jay crack his database of dirt, revealing all of the first family's shady dealings.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Two officers were dispatched to that call.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement agencies receive accident reports through this process, which leads to officers being dispatched to the accident site.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The Huskies will face top-seed Maple Grove, which dispatched eighth-seed Anoka 7-0 on Wednesday.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
His epiphany occurred in June 1973, when The Inquirer’s Eagles writer was on vacation and Babcock got dispatched to a news conference at Veterans Stadium.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatched
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The following day, a ransom note was sent to police demanding 10,000 Australian dollars for Cheryl’s safe return – or another child would be kidnapped.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Fire Department and Mayor Bass have been criticized for their response during and after the Palisades Fire, which burned more than 23,000 acres, killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Unfortunately the rooms that met ADA requirements were located on the part of the property that was destroyed during the fires.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Before asking for the resolution to be tabled, Glass said Kirk, the co-founder of the conservative Turning Point USA organization who was assassinated in September, had inspired millions of young people to engage in politics.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Back in 2021, then president Jovenal Moise was assassinated.—
Johnny Resendiz,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Valencia’s girls basketball team defeated Windward 59-46 on Saturday night in the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinals at Valencia High.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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In a showdown between defensive ends, Shea defeated Moss, a Western Illinois football recruit, by an 8-4 decision to become the state champion.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Most of the time when these cartel leaders are captured or killed, there is generally no broader justice.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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The exchange of fire killed eight cartel members and wounded two soldiers, Trevilla said.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Since then, three of his friends — fellow South African farmers — were murdered on their farms nearby.—
Michael H Gavshon,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Seven months later, Edward Zachariah, the brother of current senior Gabriel Zachariah, was murdered.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the end, everyone can do a little bit of everything, but few have mastered anything properly.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Vionic Vynn Boots A pair of heeled boots probably isn’t your first choice for all-day wear, but Vionic has somehow mastered adding height to their shoes without sacrificing their comfort.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The clemency warrant, issued in Washington and bearing Biden’s signature, was one of several documents critics say were executed using an autopen.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the case, law enforcement executed search warrants and briefly detained individuals for questioning, but no one has been charged in connection with the disappearance.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Dispatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatched. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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