as in shipped
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
they promised to send the package in the morning
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Recent Examples of sent
The race came with some drama as a late caution sent the finale into overtime.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
When the bodies of the drowned are retrieved, they’re sent to Alexandroupoli to be identified.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Parents waved from the curb, cried in the parking lot, and maybe sent a care package two weeks later.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
This adds a second security step, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an app.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In November 2023, Destiny Udogie and Cristian Romero were sent off in a chaotic 4-1 defeat.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Tribes also sent more than $8 million to local governments.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In recent years, there's been a big push to reduce space debris by setting up tracking systems, improving spacecraft and launcher designs, and setting up protocols so that defunct satellites are properly decommissioned before being orbited or sent into a graveyard orbit.
—David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
The West Roxbury Civic and Improvement Association Executive Board voted earlier this month to oppose the homeless shelter planned for 5 Redlands Road, and has sent its letter of opposition to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
When the bodies of the drowned are retrieved, they’re sent to Alexandroupoli to be identified.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Parents waved from the curb, cried in the parking lot, and maybe sent a care package two weeks later.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
This adds a second security step, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an app.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
In November 2023, Destiny Udogie and Cristian Romero were sent off in a chaotic 4-1 defeat.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Tribes also sent more than $8 million to local governments.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In recent years, there's been a big push to reduce space debris by setting up tracking systems, improving spacecraft and launcher designs, and setting up protocols so that defunct satellites are properly decommissioned before being orbited or sent into a graveyard orbit.
—David Szondy
october 26, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
The West Roxbury Civic and Improvement Association Executive Board voted earlier this month to oppose the homeless shelter planned for 5 Redlands Road, and has sent its letter of opposition to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sent
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Therefore, items purchased in the outlet are final sale and may not be shipped in their original packaging.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Athletics dealt him to the Seattle Mariners in January, and the Mariners shipped him to the Dodgers in June.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Communication is no longer just voice transmitted on a wire.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Any sensitive data collected, like credit card information, is encrypted and transmitted in a secure way, according to the hospital's privacy policy.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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After having multiple seizures on the sidewalk outside of The Viper Room, Phoenix was transported by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 15 to 20 people were evaluated and transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, Tampa Bay Fire Rescue spokesperson Vivian Shedd said.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ra Shaya Kyle, a 6-6 center, transferred to Miami from the University of Florida.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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The announcement said the bodies would be transferred to Israel, where they will be honored in a military ceremony led by the Chief Military Rabbi.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Nicholas is dispatched to find the identity of the owner and locate a telephone.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the Cincinnati Fire Department, 37 firefighters were dispatched to the bridge to attempt to rescue him.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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