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
The most effective Super Bowl ads this year delivered an emotional or humorous punch while also clearly conveying the importance or utility of their products, according to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
That included releasing a joint photo of D’Amaro and Walden, conveying the message of partnership.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Tech CFOs are tasked with conveying that strategy clearly to investors, bridging the gap between bold spending and long-term returns.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Yard signs, flags, murals, memorials, ribbons and graffiti silently speak volumes of what this city and region have faced, conveying the idea that life here doesn’t move on from grief but instead moves forward hand in hand with it and forever changed by it.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
In between corduroy suits and Fair Isle cardigans, the brand has zeroed in on padded vests as the key transitional piece to layer over the looks, conveying a sense of practicality without forgoing style.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The board also plans to request an intergovernmental agreement that would include a land transfer with a deed conveying property ownership of the village lot to the school district.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Rather than activating the olfactory nerve, the system stimulates the trigeminal nerve, a sensory pathway in the nasal cavity responsible for conveying touch, temperature, and irritation.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
That included releasing a joint photo of D’Amaro and Walden, conveying the message of partnership.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Tech CFOs are tasked with conveying that strategy clearly to investors, bridging the gap between bold spending and long-term returns.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Yard signs, flags, murals, memorials, ribbons and graffiti silently speak volumes of what this city and region have faced, conveying the idea that life here doesn’t move on from grief but instead moves forward hand in hand with it and forever changed by it.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
In between corduroy suits and Fair Isle cardigans, the brand has zeroed in on padded vests as the key transitional piece to layer over the looks, conveying a sense of practicality without forgoing style.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The board also plans to request an intergovernmental agreement that would include a land transfer with a deed conveying property ownership of the village lot to the school district.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Rather than activating the olfactory nerve, the system stimulates the trigeminal nerve, a sensory pathway in the nasal cavity responsible for conveying touch, temperature, and irritation.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveying
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In the defense world, this means covert sensors that can remain buried for years, still transmitting data without giving away their position with a noisy generator.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Magellan's radar mapped Venus by transmitting radio waves toward the planet's surface and measuring how long the signals took to bounce back, allowing scientists to construct detailed surface maps.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nepal crash kills 13 in wedding party KATHMANDU, Nepal -- A bus carrying a wedding party veered off a mountain road in west Nepal and tumbled down a slope in a crash that killed at least 13 people while 34 more were injured, police said Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bookstores were still, in many communities, elite institutions carrying hardbound books for wealthy customers.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Stalin invaded in November of 1939, expecting a quick takeover, but the Finns inflicted many times more casualties on the Soviets before eventually ceding 11 percent of their territory and partial control over their foreign affairs.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Maybe these choices aren’t driven by a fear of ceding audience attention to TikTok so much as by fear of letting a taut story go slack.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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And since leaving prison in early January, the preacher has wasted no time in spreading his gospel in a tranche of new songs published on his social media platforms.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Advocates and medical experts warn that a highly contagious disease spreading inside a crowded facility housing young children — some already medically vulnerable — poses an acute public-health risk.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her car was then followed by Thomas Stanko, in a white pickup truck, who was hauling a trailer with a backhoe loaded on it.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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They’re further complicated by the fact that the United States’ infrastructure has glaring weak points, making the simplest solution of hauling more weight ill-advised at best.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
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In contrast to the Republican focus on transferring wealth to billionaires and corporations, Democrats evaluate the economy based on how everyday people are doing.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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John Karlic, a 35-year-old student who lives in Burbank, said Saint Xavier was his first choice for transferring his Trinity credits.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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For many schools, that means expanding technical education classes, building partnerships with local businesses, and getting creative with transporting teens — some just on the cusp of learning to drive — to part-time work.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Television footage and social media images showed police and residents transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveying. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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