1
as in sending
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 killing
to deprive of life
the exterminator dispatched the termites with professional efficiency
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3
as in murdering
to put to death deliberately
during his reign of terror the dictator dispatched thousands without the slightest qualm
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as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
they dispatched the other team without breaking a sweat
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Recent Examples of dispatching
For generations, 911 operators have been the backbone of the American emergency response network, answering calls for help, and then dispatching and coordinating police and firefighters, SWAT teams, mental-health counselors and animal-control officers.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The event was private, but the German tabloid Bild had staked it out, dispatching from Munich a long-lens photographer named Robert Gongoll.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
While disagreement remains over its necessity, Porter County E911 will begin dispatching police calls for the towns of Chesterton and Porter Wednesday amid improved relations between the towns and county.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The 21-year-old British southpaw had been dispatching opponents early — none of his previous nine opponents had made it through two rounds.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
He and Mason envision using the app in conjunction with a sports property, like organizing nationwide college tournaments for World Pong without the cost of dispatching operators to each location.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Principal oboist Jennifer Corning Lucio and principal cellist Allan Steele found a happy medium in between, Steele dispatching flashy writing with particularly impressive aplomb.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Since then, the agency has increased training on STAR and focused internal quality assurance processes on the dispatching process.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
By dispatching the Sacramento Kings 117-109 at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night, courtesy of a balanced attack headlined by LaMelo Ball’s 30 points, the Hornets kept their good times on the road going.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The event was private, but the German tabloid Bild had staked it out, dispatching from Munich a long-lens photographer named Robert Gongoll.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
While disagreement remains over its necessity, Porter County E911 will begin dispatching police calls for the towns of Chesterton and Porter Wednesday amid improved relations between the towns and county.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The 21-year-old British southpaw had been dispatching opponents early — none of his previous nine opponents had made it through two rounds.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
He and Mason envision using the app in conjunction with a sports property, like organizing nationwide college tournaments for World Pong without the cost of dispatching operators to each location.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Principal oboist Jennifer Corning Lucio and principal cellist Allan Steele found a happy medium in between, Steele dispatching flashy writing with particularly impressive aplomb.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Since then, the agency has increased training on STAR and focused internal quality assurance processes on the dispatching process.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
By dispatching the Sacramento Kings 117-109 at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night, courtesy of a balanced attack headlined by LaMelo Ball’s 30 points, the Hornets kept their good times on the road going.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatching
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Then, sending messages became effectively impossible, too, without using a VPN.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hoerner needed just 12 games to launch his first long ball of the 2026 campaign by sending a 1-2 sweeper from Tampa Bay’s right-hander Joe Boyle over the left field fence for a leadoff home run in the Cubs’ 6-2 win on Wednesday at Tropicana Field to secure a series victory.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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But last year a single pack was responsible for killing about 100 calves in less than seven months in the high ranchland of Sierra County north of Truckee, costing ranchers and the state millions and terrifying residents.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors, meanwhile, argue that Clancy carefully planned and plotted before allegedly killing her three children by sending her husband out of the house.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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And in Ashley and Marsha's texts about murdering Harold, there was a reference to Ty.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police arrested Bowen, 40, on Wednesday, charged with murdering his wife in their Coral Springs home and tampering with evidence.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team is headed back to the national championship game for the third time in the last four years after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini, 71-62, in the Final Four.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police responded to the scene and safely secured the reptile, transporting it to an animal care facility in the area.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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The aircraft would have multiple uses, including as a strike fighter, conducting reconnaissance and transporting cargo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Will Trump adopt Putin-style tactics by destroying power plants or even desalination plants in what could amount to an attack on the beleaguered Iranian people themselves?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the weeks since, fears of a long-term occupation of southern Lebanon have grown, with Israel moving to establish a buffer zone in the area, leveling homes and destroying bridges over the Litani River, which connects the south to the rest of Lebanon, while taking control of what crossings remain.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Israel appears to have taken the lead on assassinating even low-level figures linked to Iran’s nuclear program while systematically degrading the knowledge centers that could prove useful in the future.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk, have revealed who prosecutors intend to call to the stand and also asked the court to delay the preliminary hearing.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is power in prevention, which makes overcoming these obstacles crucial.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dispatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatching. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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