1
as in to spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
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3
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
transmitted the deed of his house to his lawyer
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Recent Examples of transmit
The information transmitted back to Earth will help improve scientists' understanding of how the universe evolved, while searching for key ingredients for life in our galaxy.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This device allowed Dragon and its crew to transmit and receive Internet signals through a laser link with Starlink satellites orbiting nearby.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Easy to install and manage, the Arris Surfboard Max 6E is a two-piece mesh system that transmits over 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radio bands to deliver a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout every corner of your home (up to 5,500 square feet).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
The actors, too, wore headsets, their quips, shouts and whispers transmitted digitally into the audience’s ears, at times alternating between the left and right earphones.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This device allowed Dragon and its crew to transmit and receive Internet signals through a laser link with Starlink satellites orbiting nearby.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Easy to install and manage, the Arris Surfboard Max 6E is a two-piece mesh system that transmits over 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radio bands to deliver a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout every corner of your home (up to 5,500 square feet).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
The actors, too, wore headsets, their quips, shouts and whispers transmitted digitally into the audience’s ears, at times alternating between the left and right earphones.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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As cartels have grown more adept at using social media, their influence in Mexican culture has spread.—
Antón Barba-Kay,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2025
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News of Baek-jin taking tens of thousands of dollars out of the burner account spreads discord among Baek-jin’s ranks, who are only in it for the money.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, Inoue will try to send fans back to work on Monday having watched an entertaining fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The shocking conclusion of A Simple Favor, which takes place in the fictional suburban town of Warfield, Conn., ends with Emily being sentenced to 20 years in prison for two separate murders and Stephanie being the one to help send her there.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Kelvin’s sexuality is accepted with an ease that may be surprising for a group of red state evangelicals, but leaves every Gemstone child in a happy, healthy, stable relationship.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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They are expected to receive $86 million more in the coming years — potentially leaving more than half of the state's uncapped wells more vulnerable to incidents like the current spill in Garden Island Bay.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Ryan Coogler didn’t want to hide anymore The film conveys two forms of peonage prominent in the 1930s South—labor arrangements not far removed from slavery.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Linnaeus used visuals to learn and observe, and later to create and convey knowledge.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
2 May 2025
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Benning transferred to Harvard after the Fighting Irish shifted to club status in 1983.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first two years of the suspension, Baffert transferred his most promising horses to Tim Yakteen, his former assistant.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Haack has also moved on with boyfriend Christopher Larocca, CEO and president of Network Connex, and has been giving her followers a look at their relationship on social media.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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While disruptive to e-commerce, the end of de minimis treatment of Chinese goods could give a boost to retailers less reliant on e-commerce or on Chinese manufacturing.—
Helen Reid,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Last month, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week handed the designer its 2025 Industry Impact Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the bridal sector.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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After Bregman turned down their four-year, $115 million offer, the Cubs handed the job to Shaw, who had a slower, limited start to spring training due to an oblique injury.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Senior Indian and Pakistani military officials have also reportedly communicated via hotline, suggesting that channels of communication are open.—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
3 May 2025
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However, the two stars barely interact on screen in that film due to the story's central conceit — two residents of the same house communicate across time periods using a magic mailbox.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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