- present participle of dispatch.
dispatching
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Navy is reportedly dispatching another carrier, the USS George Washington, to replace the Lincoln.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia had diverted its oil exports to its Red Sea ports and out the Bab al Mandeb, dispatching some 4.5 million barrels via that route per day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was dispatching a team to inspect the damage, calling the incident "deeply concerning".
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
He added: “In the future you could be dispatching robots to go make intercepts.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Once he forged his chain, his secret father and his friends wasted no time dispatching him to Winterfell to fill Lord Rickard’s ears with poisoned words as sweet as honey.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
