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
One of the hottest teams in the league during the first half of the season, the Colts were sent reeling last week by the Steelers.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
To get a closer look at the most popular show on network television, USA TODAY sent a reporter to train with pro Brandon Armstrong and perform a salsa.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
The protection didn’t help matters, as the Saints sent extra men on several plays, which resulted in two first-half sacks for New Orleans.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The airlines trade group pointed to a joint letter it and other aviation groups sent to Congress in February calling for unity in support of modernizing the ATC system.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
In news that sent shockwaves through the UK media industry, Tim Davie announced his resignation on Sunday amid the growing scandal.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Her strike in the 121st minute of competition sent the visitors on to a semifinal showdown against the Orlando Pride.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
After the game, which the Guardians won, Clase sent text messages to one of the bettors with images of a man hanging himself with toilet paper and a sad puppy dog face, the indictment said.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
Meghan previously sent Kris other products from her brand, including jams, honey and crepe mixes.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
To get a closer look at the most popular show on network television, USA TODAY sent a reporter to train with pro Brandon Armstrong and perform a salsa.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
The protection didn’t help matters, as the Saints sent extra men on several plays, which resulted in two first-half sacks for New Orleans.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The airlines trade group pointed to a joint letter it and other aviation groups sent to Congress in February calling for unity in support of modernizing the ATC system.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
In news that sent shockwaves through the UK media industry, Tim Davie announced his resignation on Sunday amid the growing scandal.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Her strike in the 121st minute of competition sent the visitors on to a semifinal showdown against the Orlando Pride.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
After the game, which the Guardians won, Clase sent text messages to one of the bettors with images of a man hanging himself with toilet paper and a sad puppy dog face, the indictment said.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
Meghan previously sent Kris other products from her brand, including jams, honey and crepe mixes.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sent
Verb
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This followed a mega-purchase from Danish energy company Ørsted, which also promised to operate a BECCS plant in the near future and have the CO2 shipped to the Northern Lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to the indictment, prosecutors allege Bolton retained and transmitted national defense materials without authorization, including personal diary-style notes describing sensitive government matters.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead of printing at one central site and shipping to multiple locations, USA TODAY was transmitted via satellite to multiple print sites across the country.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Four students and the Suburban's driver were transported to a local hospital, Murphy said, adding that the bus driver was not injured.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Another 15 people were injured in the crash and transported to the University of Louisville Health for treatment, according to CBS affiliate WLKY.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Whoever dispatched that ambulance might be one of many employees at the Department of Emergency Communications who have felt uncomfortable, yelled at and trapped between their calling to help people and what several current and former dispatchers have called a hostile work environment.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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Beginning in 2010, Bochy rode the mother of all hot streaks while his teams, usually considered the underdog, dispatched 14 of 15 playoff opponents.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Sent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sent. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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