SENT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

sent

verb

Definition of sent next

past tense of send

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 April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed. —

James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 In January, the FBI flagged the group and sent some of the evidence, including over half a dozen videos, to local law enforcement, prosecutors said. —

Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026 Galarza sent a cross to Enciso, who was unmarked by Germany's defenders and easily headed it past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. —

Kyle Hightower, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Their place in history as Declaration signers was more a product of right place, right time than revered leaders of the patriot cause sent to Philadelphia. —

Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox. —

Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026 LaVine came to Sacramento in the February 2025 trade that sent De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs. —

Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 The collision sent Bowie careening into a minivan parked nearby. —

Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 Putin sent his condolences to Ivanov's family. —

ABC News, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sent

Verb

The agency is trying to get a better sense of the scope of the situation by looking into the source of the infestation, where the trucks entered the state and if there are other plants that were previously shipped and/or are still in transit.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Next, Shāng was shipped to Kentucky where it was aged in new charred oak barrels, blended, and bottled by the Blending House.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

Definition of shipped

Verb

Johnson said over the weekend the bill would be formally transmitted to the White House on June 29, officially starting the clock.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Once transmitted to the White House, the federal housing affordability bill can still become law without the president’s signature after 10 working days, provided Congress remains in session.

— Mark Dee June 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026

Definition of transmitted

Verb

The child was transported to a nearby hospital for non-incapacitating injuries and will be released to a legal guardian.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
According to prosecutors, Edmond was directed by co-conspirators to make straw purchases of firearms from Georgia gun stores that were later transported and distributed to gang members in the Chicago area.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of transported

Verb

His request for a release from the club was denied, and he was instead transferred to a different club in the same city.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
Records seized during a May 1 search warrant showed that at least 918 dogs were transferred or surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of transferred

Verb

Fast forward to 1953 and the Delage was apparently involved in a fender-bender and dispatched to famed coachbuilder Saoutchik for repairs.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Roughly 20 nations have dispatched their premier tall ships to participate in the celebration, with vessels arriving from as far away as Italy, India, Peru, Poland, Spain and Sweden.

— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026