1
as in sends
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 kills
to deprive of life
the exterminator dispatched the termites with professional efficiency
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3
as in murders
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 defeats
to achieve a victory over
they dispatched the other team without breaking a sweat
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1
as in letters
a message on paper from one person or group to another
a soldier sending daily dispatches to friends and family back home
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2
as in messages
a piece of conveyed information
a dispatch from headquarters regarding a change in battle plans
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Recent Examples of dispatches
Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
But with Winston’s newfound powers as the Toxic Avenger, Garbinger soon comes to regret his decision to neglect the janitor-turned-superhero who dispatches of the bad guys in particularly gruesome ways.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The department dispatches for 17 police and fire agencies and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Whether his moment of protest would ultimately make a difference — whether any of the resistance laid out in these shows really dispatches the demon — was largely left unaddressed.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Her nemesis dispatches Ares to retrieve the code and eliminate the carrier.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Emre Acar, his producer and presenter, reads and records these dispatches from prison before airing them in the morning.
—Afşin Yurdakul, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
During the strike, Locke posted a series of dispatches on his Facebook page.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
But, like during the entirety of the trial, those who are eager to see inside the courtroom will have to continue to rely on sketches and dispatches from inside for the news of the day.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The information contained responses for zip codes 91001 and 91003 and included dispatches resulting from calls received or requests from field units.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
To put a number to it, the Charlotte region can expect to see almost 1,300 new apartments, 1,110 single-family homes and just over 100 town homes in the coming years, according to this month’s dispatches.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
At the same time that Jackson and his team are preparing the trial, the army dispatches psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) to get into the prisoners’ minds before they are tried.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Airline dispatches his opponent with a deliberate stroke of his left hand.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
But with Winston’s newfound powers as the Toxic Avenger, Garbinger soon comes to regret his decision to neglect the janitor-turned-superhero who dispatches of the bad guys in particularly gruesome ways.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The department dispatches for 17 police and fire agencies and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Whether his moment of protest would ultimately make a difference — whether any of the resistance laid out in these shows really dispatches the demon — was largely left unaddressed.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
Julian dispatches Ares and his deputy, Athena (an imperious Jodie Turner-Smith), to the physical world, ordering them to shake down Eve for information about Flynn’s code.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Her nemesis dispatches Ares to retrieve the code and eliminate the carrier.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Emre Acar, his producer and presenter, reads and records these dispatches from prison before airing them in the morning.
—Afşin Yurdakul, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
During the strike, Locke posted a series of dispatches on his Facebook page.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
But, like during the entirety of the trial, those who are eager to see inside the courtroom will have to continue to rely on sketches and dispatches from inside for the news of the day.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The information contained responses for zip codes 91001 and 91003 and included dispatches resulting from calls received or requests from field units.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
To put a number to it, the Charlotte region can expect to see almost 1,300 new apartments, 1,110 single-family homes and just over 100 town homes in the coming years, according to this month’s dispatches.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
At the same time that Jackson and his team are preparing the trial, the army dispatches psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) to get into the prisoners’ minds before they are tried.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatches
Verb
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But the striking resemblance to TikTok and other short-form video apps sends the message that these platforms are indeed trying to be a destination for viewing content rather than just a forum for creators.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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In this context, Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize sends a strong political message in support of those fighting for democracy in Latin America.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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In Monster, viewers briefly spot Henry while Ed kills George and spends time with Augusta.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The couple who kills together doesn’t necessarily stay together, as this movie posits in a twisted fashion.—
Vanessa Maki,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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That included a pair of hunters named Victor Travis and Raymond Burgess; on the show, Gein hunts them down and murders them with a chainsaw.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Kramer was brought into the yogurt shop murders case in late 2022 to be a part of the investigative team to sort through the evidence and find DNA.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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See video … WATCH CHARLIE HURT – Shutting the government down defeats the whole purpose of the Democratic Party.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mighty Bhima, strongest of the Pandava brothers, defeats Duryodhana by breaking his thighs and crushing his genitals with his mace, literally hitting him below the belt.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was arrested in 2005 After a nearly 30-year break in communication, in 2004, Rader began sending letters to The Wichita Eagle and other outlets with evidence.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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These included letters from BTK himself, taunting police on being unable to catch him.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the government shutdown goes on, there are a lot of mixed messages on Capitol Hill about the health care issue at the center of the fight.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Later in the panel, after screening clips and animatics with live commentary and holding giveaways for fans, the panel shared messages from the director and character designer.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Conecuh ships their products all over with one-day shipping to ensure your products arrive fresh.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The remaining $135 will be charged on delivery—and yes, the calendar ships for free.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Once in place, the device releases liquid nitrogen, reaching temperatures as low as –170°C to form an ice ball that destroys the tumor cells.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
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These newly aware companies’ high-speed trading of financial projects destroys the Earth itself, forcing humans to flee to the margins of the solar system.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Dispatches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatches. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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