1
as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
intends to personally convey the message to the governor
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2
as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
conveying a package to his grandmother for his parents
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3
as in ceding
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 conveying
But on the flip side, some studies conclude that CODAs learn from playing interpreter at a young age to communicate better personally and professionally later in life, and may grow up endowed with special talents for conveying and reading facial expressions and gestures.
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Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Lego has spared no expense in conveying the N-1's detail.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 May 2026
The horse practically stared the trainer in the eye, conveying a message that Baffert immediately interpreted.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
His short but wide-ranging speech broadly touched on a slew of developments between the United Kingdom and the United States, conveying cautious optimism and cultural affection at a time when the relationship seems deeply imperiled.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday that the EU is ready to work with Persian Gulf countries for new projects conveying energy to global markets that wouldn’t be held hostage to war or geopolitical strife.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 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
Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Lego has spared no expense in conveying the N-1's detail.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 May 2026
The horse practically stared the trainer in the eye, conveying a message that Baffert immediately interpreted.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
His short but wide-ranging speech broadly touched on a slew of developments between the United Kingdom and the United States, conveying cautious optimism and cultural affection at a time when the relationship seems deeply imperiled.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday that the EU is ready to work with Persian Gulf countries for new projects conveying energy to global markets that wouldn’t be held hostage to war or geopolitical strife.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveying
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Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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This outbreak — the first time hantavirus has been suspected of transmitting on a cruise ship — is an evolving situation.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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For instance, that giant water bottle is not something any European is carrying around.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The government and its Russian allies were able to rally, but not before ceding effective control over the north.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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The Sixers had momentum — a chance to steal (yes, steal) a game against a far (yes, far) superior Knicks team and salvage what was left of their playoff hopes after ceding the first two games of the second-round series at Madison Square Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Hantavirus misinformation is spreading fast.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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That means it's built for open roads and longer commutes, not for locking up at a bike rack or hauling up a stairwell.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The collision separated the truck's cab from the trailer, which appeared to be hauling a large pavement grinder.—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Last year, Coleman-Williams let new teammate Isaiah Horton take it after transferring to Alabama from Miami.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Al-Shurman played football at Golden West College in 2018 before transferring to NAIA Doane University in Nebraska.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Cole Allen, who was shackled and wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, pleaded not guilty to attempting to assassinate the president of the United States, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, transporting a firearm across state lines and assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Built in 1885, the route once played a key role in transporting coffee and grains from the Curitiba highlands to the coast.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Conveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveying. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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