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
Investors are eyeing a stock market rebound after Friday’s trade war flare-up sent the S&P 500 to its worst loss since April.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
On May 14, 2024, Gatlin sent a personal email to 100 Black Men of America regarding its annual conference the following month in Atlanta.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Smoke had been sent to prison for life without parole, but an appellate court had recently granted him a new trial.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, Seiya Suzuki’s second home run of the series was a game-tying blast, and Daniel Palencia came out of the bullpen yet again to rescue the Cubs from trouble, but Chicago, too, was sent home.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
After a new round of layoff notices sent late Friday night to around 1,300 workers at the CDC, approximately 700 were reinstated on Saturday, while about 600 remain laid off, according to the union, which represents federal workers.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Well, there are federalized troops that have been sent here from Texas.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
So, too, for Jonah, the former lacrosse player, sent to an out-of-state facility at 21.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sent media inquiries to owner Patel for more information on the location, but did not hear back.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
On May 14, 2024, Gatlin sent a personal email to 100 Black Men of America regarding its annual conference the following month in Atlanta.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Smoke had been sent to prison for life without parole, but an appellate court had recently granted him a new trial.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, Seiya Suzuki’s second home run of the series was a game-tying blast, and Daniel Palencia came out of the bullpen yet again to rescue the Cubs from trouble, but Chicago, too, was sent home.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
After a new round of layoff notices sent late Friday night to around 1,300 workers at the CDC, approximately 700 were reinstated on Saturday, while about 600 remain laid off, according to the union, which represents federal workers.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Well, there are federalized troops that have been sent here from Texas.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
So, too, for Jonah, the former lacrosse player, sent to an out-of-state facility at 21.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sent media inquiries to owner Patel for more information on the location, but did not hear back.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sent
Verb
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That about sums up the Rangers’ back-end makeover, which saw K’Andre Miller shipped to Carolina and Gavrikov sign on a massive UFA pact.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The meals, which were shipped directly to customers, are part of a wider concern about listeria contamination across several ready-to-eat food brands.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Squad picks are often transmitted via email.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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This information is also transmitted electronically to the pet’s current vet, ensuring vets remain better informed about lifestyle and care needs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ticketholders will be transported to the homes via shuttle buses that run continuously on the tour route.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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These tiny plastic pieces emerge as bottles are made, stored, transported and broken down, and shed particles when they’re manipulated and exposed to sunlight or temperature changes, experts cautioned.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After six months in the Hole, I was transferred to High Desert State Prison.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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On Agatha All Along, Joe Locke (Heartstopper) portrayed older Billy Maximoff, whose spirit was transferred to the body of teenager Billy Kaplan after Wanda's hex hijinks dispersed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Numerous law enforcement resources from across the state of Tennessee have been dispatched to assist in the investigation, a source familiar told CNN.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kowalski's call was not immediately dispatched to the police searching for Denise.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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