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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
Cinematographer Guillermo Garza makes the most of the scenic locations, shooting gorgeous vistas and conveying the epic scale of the landscape with a plethora of drone shots.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
And healing from major surgery can also be taxing and uncomfortable—more than even a 30-second Instagram reel with graphic recovery photos could possibly convey.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
This story conveys that Hoja can be willing to exact social retribution at a great price.
—Perin Gürel, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Gattelli, who also choreographed the TV series, does much of his best work here through dance, a hypervigorous storm of limbs that manages to be funny while conveying story and character.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
And healing from major surgery can also be taxing and uncomfortable—more than even a 30-second Instagram reel with graphic recovery photos could possibly convey.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
This story conveys that Hoja can be willing to exact social retribution at a great price.
—Perin Gürel, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Gattelli, who also choreographed the TV series, does much of his best work here through dance, a hypervigorous storm of limbs that manages to be funny while conveying story and character.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convey
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One soldier is accused of aiding the enemy in wartime, transmitting information to the enemy, assisting contact with a foreign agent and additional offenses.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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What Jaafar does amounts to an elaborate impression instead of an interpretation, re-creating the voice and the famous choreography and otherwise staring blankly into the middle distance when called upon to transmit emotions.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Your words carry weight today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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When Raphael died, a hundred torches were carried by painters at his funeral, and he was buried in the rotunda of the Pantheon.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Proponents argue that Congress never had the power to cede back the land and that the local referendum failed to meet the voting requirements outlined by Congress for retrocession.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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The image confronts the reality of buildings that had been set ablaze by Confederate forces in retreat, who preferred to destroy their own capital rather than cede it to the Union.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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But a rethink of these strategies could be prompted by what happened on the latest of his 516 appearances for the club, spread over 16 years.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The hood was spreading, forming its cupped oval.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The bears also rummaged through neighbors’ trash and hauled it back beneath the house.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The company representative said all that's necessary to start hauling for them is federal authorization, which requires proof of minimal insurance and paying a $300 fee online.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, my portion ended up significantly higher than my siblings due to the stock and mutual fund that were assigned to me doing very well.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead of guiding every step, users can now assign broader tasks and rely on the model to navigate ambiguity and complete workflows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki’s long ball was part of a three-run seventh, which helped give the Cubs a five-run cushion.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Korean gochujang paste gives the dish fiery, funky heat.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Community members are asked to bring their own bags.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This thing that brings us into the world can so quickly be deemed indecent.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Convey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convey. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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