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as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
intends to personally convey the message to the governor
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as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
upon her death, the house will be conveyed to a predesignated charity
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Recent Examples of convey
Throat-slittings are conveyed not with spurts of blood but with creepy sound and lighting effects.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
The anecdotes conveyed a pride in knowing Tsietsi and solidarity with his family.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Frederic Church, a painter known for his massive, immersive landscapes, had a career that coincided with a paradigm shift in visual art—a change in not just what pictures mean but how that meaning is conveyed, Susan Tallman argues.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
If the Heat wind up keeping their pick by conveying to the Hornets in 2027, then the Bucks could require a pick swap here, as well.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
The anecdotes conveyed a pride in knowing Tsietsi and solidarity with his family.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Frederic Church, a painter known for his massive, immersive landscapes, had a career that coincided with a paradigm shift in visual art—a change in not just what pictures mean but how that meaning is conveyed, Susan Tallman argues.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
If the Heat wind up keeping their pick by conveying to the Hornets in 2027, then the Bucks could require a pick swap here, as well.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convey
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Roughly 57 percent of locations were transmitted from there, followed by 18 percent transmitted from Hallaniyat Bay.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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People who travel internationally or live in group settings are at higher risk of transmitting and acquiring infectious diseases.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Once, there was a showdown with another tour bus — one presumably not carrying theatergoers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The spacious purse comes with two strap options, so it can also be carried as a crossbody.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Lula also pushed back against Washington’s concerns over China’s expanding economic footprint in Latin America, arguing that the United States has ceded ground through inaction.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Our research found growing concern that organizations are ceding entry-level work to AI systems while reducing opportunities for junior talent to build critical thinking, judgment and interpersonal skills over time.—
Jennie Glazer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The base, spread across parts of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties, is located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Congo, which has spread to neighboring Uganda, is causing serious concern among health officials.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The Traverse was then reportedly hit by the driver of a tractor-trailer hauling an empty logging trailer.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Marin ultimately hauled McNulty to court in 2022, and a judge ordered her to vacate, according to Vanity Fair.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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According to the Air Force, the Interim Safety Board assigned to investigate the crash is tasked with collecting as much information as possible and then handing it over to a Safety Investigation Board, composed of experts, that will complete the inquiry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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More than 10,000 officers will be assigned for the ticker-tape victory parade Thursday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, as authorities brace for potentially record-setting crowds along the parade’s route, held on a stretch of Broadway Street known as the Canyon of Heroes.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Seven years later, the FDA has given Colorado the go-ahead, but there's still a lot to be done.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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From a box-score perspective, Brind’Amour’s case ranks similarly to that of Rick Tocchet, Bill Guerin and Ray Whitney, who are all unlikely to be inducted given other sure-thing candidates about to retire around the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The La Roja boss didn’t react quickly enough to the situation, instead opting for more of the same after the halftime break – rightly or wrongly relying on his mainstay players who largely brought him to this point – and didn’t change anyone until the 71st minute.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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“Convey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convey. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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