1
as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
Claire's grandfather agreed to transfer certain stocks to her when she turned 18
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2
as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
they used Morse Code to transfer the message from one ship to another
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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
will have to transfer you from our San Francisco office to our New York headquarters
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4
as in to move
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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5
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
before she left the country, she transferred all her record books and important papers to her mother
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Recent Examples of transfer
When nobody claimed him, he was transferred to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Blankenship’s Cuban client paid a bond and was told he’d be freed on a criminal charge in Miami, only to be detained and transferred to the Everglades.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Doyle started his college career at Coastal Carolina before transferring to Mississippi for his sophomore year and then on to Tennessee.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Osorio-Piedra will now be held without bond in the Detention Center until he can be transferred to the state Department of Corrections.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Blankenship’s Cuban client paid a bond and was told he’d be freed on a criminal charge in Miami, only to be detained and transferred to the Everglades.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Doyle started his college career at Coastal Carolina before transferring to Mississippi for his sophomore year and then on to Tennessee.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Osorio-Piedra will now be held without bond in the Detention Center until he can be transferred to the state Department of Corrections.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfer
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Last July, Piastri claimed his maiden victory after McLaren told Norris, who had gained the lead via an undercut, to cede position on Lap 68.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The federal government has ceded its leadership on climate and clean energy, but America doesn’t have to.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The borrelia bacteria is primarily transmitted to humans through a tick bite, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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For a disease to be transmitted, a tick must stay connected to its host for 24 to 36 hours.—
Katie Wiseman,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 July 2025
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Maintaining Composure New leaders often react impulsively in high-stress moments—snapping in meetings, sending reactive messages or overcorrecting.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On May 29, her 30th birthday, Rodriguez was one of 107 people sent to Jamaica.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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The implant was allegedly moved when Niven, 34, elbowed Nikki mid-fight.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Coral Gables City Commission recently voted 3-2 to hold elections in even years and move up the next election from April 2027 to November 2026, which will shorten terms of existing members by over four months.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Without early intervention, the trauma of being homeless — both physical and emotional — can leave lasting scars on individuals and ripple effects throughout our communities.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Thousands left in divestitures, including the sale or spin-offs of Iams pet food, Duracell batteries and a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Earlier that month, Dobie students, teachers and families learned the district is considering closing their 51-year-old campus or handing it over to a charter operator in the fall as a preemptive measure to stave off severe state sanctions.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But, where most new arrivals are handed a club scarf or even a football to hold aloft, the 27-year-old was instead clutching the symbol of a very different sport.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The Education Agency assigns a letter grade to campuses and districts based on a formula, which involves student achievement, growth, college readiness and other factors.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Islam, who had joined the NYPD three and a half years ago, was assigned to this precinct.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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Since then, King has created over 150 renderings spread across 10 posts that show the Queen City from new angles.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemic warning as the worst yellow fever outbreak in decades spread across South America.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
31 July 2025
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“Transfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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