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 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.
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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
As a state senator, Jones did vote for a 2017 law that opened a narrow exception in Georgia's law prohibiting governments from conveying property seized through condemnation proceedings to private developers.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
The film has been given a handsome production, with Hytner deftly conveying the period setting and eliciting excellent performances from the large ensemble.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Instead, his focus was on conveying three things.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 18 Dec. 2025
This is his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
It's punctuated by an eight-night display of dancing flames atop candles held in intricate menorahs, conveying warmth, comfort, and a miracle.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
Mackey does especially skillful work conveying the legibility of Ella’s personal anxiety and political passion.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
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
As a state senator, Jones did vote for a 2017 law that opened a narrow exception in Georgia's law prohibiting governments from conveying property seized through condemnation proceedings to private developers.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
The film has been given a handsome production, with Hytner deftly conveying the period setting and eliciting excellent performances from the large ensemble.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Instead, his focus was on conveying three things.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 18 Dec. 2025
This is his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
It's punctuated by an eight-night display of dancing flames atop candles held in intricate menorahs, conveying warmth, comfort, and a miracle.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
Mackey does especially skillful work conveying the legibility of Ella’s personal anxiety and political passion.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveying
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Ronkonkoma resident Anthony Noto was indicted on charges of knowingly transmitting a threat to injure on Instagram in September 2025.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beyond simply transmitting data, what other possibilities are emerging for tomorrow’s networks?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Dec. 2025
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Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, an advanced weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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Once the dominant player in chips, Intel has struggled to keep pace with rivals over the past decade, ceding ground to Qualcomm and Nvidia in crucial areas like mobile and AI.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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That was the fate of the East European Communist dictatorships, in a variety of ways—Wojciech Jaruzelski of Poland reluctantly ceding power to Lech Wałęsa and Polish democrats, or Nicolae Ceauşescu ending up riddled with his soldiers’ bullets.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2026
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In short, those spreading the lie that more high-rise construction and less preservation are the keys to solving our affordability crisis are the same people who are building market-rate housing that only the super wealthy can afford.—
Michael S. Hiller,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last week, the grandmother learned that the disease had become terminal after spreading to her brain and lungs, WIFR reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The intricate cargo-hauling system still will rely on truck drivers, who represent a significant portion of California’s working class, but is looking to lean more towards using railways, which can be faster and greener, Hacegaba said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Iron Horse is owned by Rodney Burrell, a former Northville hauling company owner who pleaded guilty to bid rigging in 2010 after submitting an inflated bid to help former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s friend Bobby Ferguson win a contract.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Carrington spent his first two years at Minnesota before transferring to Tulsa last year and Wisconsin for this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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After her time at Austin Prep, Carey played two seasons at Stonehill before transferring to BU last year.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Kikivivi Satin Ballet Sneakers These ballet sneakers are giving Vivaia but for way, way less.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Last year, a Chinese national named Kangle Jiang was sentenced to 30 days in prison for transporting eight other Chinese nationals from Saipan to Guam.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Trowbridge is a collaborator of Hayward’s, and has assembled military matériel in his workshop for Hayward to send to Ukraine via the international courier Meest, which specializes in transporting packages between Ukraine and North America.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Conveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveying. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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