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
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
The second revision for that month (which includes more comprehensive dispatches from US businesses) now shows a net loss of 13,000 jobs.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Industry vet Lisa Salters dispatches from the sideline, along with Laura Rutledge.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued dispatches to ministers, local government leaders, and other officials, ordering the immediate evacuation and relocation of residents in dangerous areas.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
The popularity of these dispatches had the unintended effect of inspiring others to join them.
—EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Regardless of political situations, this initial batch of My Undesirable Friends‘ dispatches from the frontlines would make for absolutely magnificent and undeniably moving viewing.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Carole recorded her dispatches on her phone.
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 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
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
The second revision for that month (which includes more comprehensive dispatches from US businesses) now shows a net loss of 13,000 jobs.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Industry vet Lisa Salters dispatches from the sideline, along with Laura Rutledge.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued dispatches to ministers, local government leaders, and other officials, ordering the immediate evacuation and relocation of residents in dangerous areas.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
The popularity of these dispatches had the unintended effect of inspiring others to join them.
—EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Regardless of political situations, this initial batch of My Undesirable Friends‘ dispatches from the frontlines would make for absolutely magnificent and undeniably moving viewing.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2025
Carole recorded her dispatches on her phone.
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatches
Verb
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Tonight's unanimous vote sends a powerful bipartisan message to those who ignore our laws and imperil our safety—this reckless misconduct will not be tolerated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The rejection sends Frankenstein’s monster into a tailspin of isolation and misery.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The coach played five seasons of college volleyball at Central Florida, and led the nation in kills her senior season with 617.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once an animal gets sick, the disease moves through the brain, spine and eventually kills the animal.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Alex and Riley fight, and Alex accidentally murders Riley in self-defense.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Providing a narrow network or mail-order-only option defeats the purpose.—
Wendy Barnes,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Getting vaccinated too early defeats the purpose.—
Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An old-timey sign with bold golden letters hangs over the entrance to one of Sacramento’s best spots for affordable fun.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The notes — about 30 rows of capital letters, numbers, dashes and parentheses broken into sections — baffled investigators.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following her post, fellow artists and fans flooded the comments with messages of support.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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Organisers posted messages to their big screens reminding spectators of proper conduct but later in the day police had to move in to stand in front of spectators.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Electric Hydrogen manufactures the modules at its plant in Massachusetts and ships them to clients who assemble the pieces to build electrolyzers.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most of the time, a person’s immune system identifies and destroys these cells.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jake and Vince have an unbreakable bond that destroys everyone and everything, but as Law points out, their issues are rooted in their early family life.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Dispatches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatches. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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