as in to give
to give something (such as information or an object) to someone else
They relayed the good news to their children just before leaving for work.
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Recent Examples of relay
The redshirt junior has been an essential piece of the secondary this season, playing at nickel and also handling communication duties by relaying calls from the coaches on the sidelines through an in-helmet communication device.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
It would likely be relayed through the Qataris to what remains of the team in Doha.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Western analysts believe the Luch/Olymp satellites are likely meant to eavesdrop on the signals relayed through other spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Set up an appointment with your primary care physician and relay your concerns.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
It would likely be relayed through the Qataris to what remains of the team in Doha.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Western analysts believe the Luch/Olymp satellites are likely meant to eavesdrop on the signals relayed through other spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Set up an appointment with your primary care physician and relay your concerns.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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How does a century-old industrial company such as Firmenich (renamed DSM-Firmenich following its 2023 merger with Dutch chemical firm DSM) manage to remain globally competitive today, given that a large share of its cost base is in the most expensive country in the world?—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to give 60 days’ notice ahead of mass layoffs.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Morris asked that his attorneys convey his sincere apologies to Clemishire and his thanks to those who have supported and forgiven him.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lines are curved and warm wood surfaces convey intimacy.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Twenty years later, Iraq War veteran Aaron Hughes continues spreading his realization that soldiers can better champion American ideals by following their conscience over orders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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About 25% of female breast cancer cases were found at the regional stage, meaning the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes, tissues, or organs, and 6% were found at a distant stage, meaning the cancer had spread to distant parts of the body, CDC data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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All the while, guests learn the lore of the buildings and even attempt to communicate with the spirits that haunt them.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Be prepared with some French phrases, which go a long way in communicating with locals, many of whom only speak French.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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The disease is transmitted by small flies called midge, and is not known to cause disease in humans.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Whether gilded onto walls in European estates or woven through tapestries now hanging in museums, this symbol of luxury transmitted a message of nuanced taste and cultural awareness.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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And Combs chose to impart this knowledge by, essentially, talking about himself.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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As later vehicles, such as NASA's space shuttle orbiters and SpaceX's Dragon capsules, became reusable, names were used to help engage the public and impart a sense of character to each craft.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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James Peoples added seven carries for 59 yards, including a 33-yarder.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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