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as in sent
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 destroyed
to deprive of life
the exterminator dispatched the termites with professional efficiency
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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
during his reign of terror the dictator dispatched thousands without the slightest qualm
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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
they dispatched the other team without breaking a sweat
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Recent Examples of dispatched
Evans had already dispatched Tampa Jesuit 6-0 in the first of two spring games at Bryant Stadium.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Barthel knows people who have had to wait two to three days on the side of the road before a proper tow rig could be dispatched.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
What is the title of the messenger dispatched to summon lawmakers?
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Police dispatched tactical officers, armored vehicles, drones and other mutual aid resources to help evacuate residents from the neighborhood and provide protection for the firefighters responding to the house fire, Morgan said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Larimer County deputies, rangers and Poudre Fire Authority were also dispatched to the scene.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Beijing for high-stakes discussions after the ceasefire first took hold.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Officials said 12% of those calls were resolved without an officer being dispatched.
—Ben Wheeler
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Seconds later, a controller said emergency vehicles were being dispatched.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Barthel knows people who have had to wait two to three days on the side of the road before a proper tow rig could be dispatched.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
What is the title of the messenger dispatched to summon lawmakers?
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Police dispatched tactical officers, armored vehicles, drones and other mutual aid resources to help evacuate residents from the neighborhood and provide protection for the firefighters responding to the house fire, Morgan said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Larimer County deputies, rangers and Poudre Fire Authority were also dispatched to the scene.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Beijing for high-stakes discussions after the ceasefire first took hold.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Officials said 12% of those calls were resolved without an officer being dispatched.
—Ben Wheeler
may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Seconds later, a controller said emergency vehicles were being dispatched.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatched
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Teräväinen, 31, was inches from blocking the airborne puck that Connor McDavid passed to Nathan MacKinnon for the winning goal that sent Canada past Finland and into the gold-medal game.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The Charlotte University commit was staked to a 6-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning as Coral Springs Charter (23-4) sent 10 batters to the plate, as the Panthers (23-4) jumped out early and held on late for the school’s sixth state championship with a 6-3 win over Eustis on Friday.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The Santa Rosa Island Fire, which was reported on May 15, has surpassed 10,000 acres and destroyed two historic structures, according to authorities.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Forecasters said mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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After Israel assassinated Hamas’ other leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, his brother Mohammed Sinwar, and Mohammed Deif, al-Haddad was considered to be one of the militant group’s top decision makers.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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McGregor first fought at welterweight in 2016 in a shocking loss to Diaz, then defeated Diaz later that year, again in the 170-pound division.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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True North Classical Academy defeated SLAM (Tampa) in five sets in the 1A state final.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Two suspects and three adults were killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The state-run Anadolu Agency said the 37-year-old suspect in the latest attack, identified as Metin O, allegedly shot and killed his wife in a street before firing from his car at a restaurant, killing its owner and an employee.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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He was arrested in May 2024 and was later charged with Vesey’s killing while behind bars, with investigators revealing she had been murdered inside her apartment the day after her 21st birthday on July 12, 1980, officials said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Which is horrible, just that amount of women being murdered.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Sony has also reportedly partnered with three studios — Battery Studios, Sterling Sound, and Coast Mastering — that have mastered Grammy-winning records to help tune the ColleXion’s bespoke audio drivers.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
18 May 2026
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The professionals who excel at small talk have mastered the follow-up question.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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“Dispatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispatched. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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