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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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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
There was also a specialized water unit with water rescue equipment dispatched to the scene, Albany Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Joseph Gregory told the Times Union.
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Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
In a police report obtained by PEOPLE, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Burrow’s Anderson Township home on Monday night after the mother of a woman who works for the athlete called 911.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Within days of taking Aleppo, HTS dispatched teams to fix infrastructure and maintain order, yet managing a multifaceted population and central institutions will require constitutional safeguards, trust in the courts, and a protective framework for minorities.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Jackson police, the American Medical Response and the Hinds County Coroner's Officer were all dispatched to the scene, but both drivers and all four of the passengers in the Hyundai were pronounced dead at the scene.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Firefighters were quickly dispatched, with 60 personnel and 17 trucks responding to the blaze.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Troops were, however, dispatched to the National Election Commission on Tuesday night.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
The call was then transferred to the sheriff's office approximately a minute later and deputies were dispatched.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
As a precaution, hundreds of extra police officers were dispatched to Amsterdam, Hollas said.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
In a police report obtained by PEOPLE, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Burrow’s Anderson Township home on Monday night after the mother of a woman who works for the athlete called 911.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Within days of taking Aleppo, HTS dispatched teams to fix infrastructure and maintain order, yet managing a multifaceted population and central institutions will require constitutional safeguards, trust in the courts, and a protective framework for minorities.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Jackson police, the American Medical Response and the Hinds County Coroner's Officer were all dispatched to the scene, but both drivers and all four of the passengers in the Hyundai were pronounced dead at the scene.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Firefighters were quickly dispatched, with 60 personnel and 17 trucks responding to the blaze.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Troops were, however, dispatched to the National Election Commission on Tuesday night.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
The call was then transferred to the sheriff's office approximately a minute later and deputies were dispatched.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
As a precaution, hundreds of extra police officers were dispatched to Amsterdam, Hollas said.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dispatched
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The collision sent the box truck into the rear of a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 37th Marine Brigade sent its 505th Battalion to mop up.David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thousands more Palestinians have gone missing during the war and much of Gaza has been destroyed.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Weather officials said the conditions were similar to those of early November, when dangerous winds whipped through Ventura County and fueled the Mountain fire, a nearly 20,000-acre inferno that destroyed 243 structures, including homes.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched its attack on Israel in October last year, Hezbollah began exchanging fire with Israel, prompting an Israeli retaliation that had the group’s top brass assassinated and significantly debilitated its capabilities.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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The next day, he was assassinated.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Was this simply a tragic accident or was the horse murdered?GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooter murdered 26 people in the school, including 20 children.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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But one 3-year-old has seemingly mastered the art of tidying up, which has reduced the internet to tears.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This city's dining scene brims over with romance, thanks to visionary restaurateurs who have mastered the art of ambiance.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
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Legendary recently executed a management buyout of Wanda Group’s stake in the independent studio.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company has also executed well on its advertising business.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Del Rey conquered both the main albums ranking, as well as the Official Physical Albums roster.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, the recent behavior of the rebels who have just conquered Syria looks reassuringly civilized.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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