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 what’s most remarkable is how Uhlmann transforms these appearances into new tools for sculpting sounds and, in turn, conveying feelings.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
His portrayal of the Creature in ‘Frankenstein’ was heartbreaking, conveying the humanity of his character in a way that moved audiences profoundly.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of early 2000s R&B, Bad Gyal captures not only visuals but also sound, conveying her confident, flirtatious energy while paying tribute to the era that significantly influenced her.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
For more than a century, academics identified this statue as conveying a calm, neat, and virtuous masculinity.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, a mission name isn't about secrecy, but conveying a message to drive symbolism and morale, the legal blog added.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Instead, any attempt by Gyllenhaal at conveying a message is drowned out by her film’s overwhelming goofiness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Love Story also does a great job of conveying the gravitational pull of the Kennedy family and the media circus that surrounded them.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
As well as conveying clarity and confidence, white is traditionally associated with renewal or positivity because of its purity and simplicity.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
His portrayal of the Creature in ‘Frankenstein’ was heartbreaking, conveying the humanity of his character in a way that moved audiences profoundly.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of early 2000s R&B, Bad Gyal captures not only visuals but also sound, conveying her confident, flirtatious energy while paying tribute to the era that significantly influenced her.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
For more than a century, academics identified this statue as conveying a calm, neat, and virtuous masculinity.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, a mission name isn't about secrecy, but conveying a message to drive symbolism and morale, the legal blog added.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Instead, any attempt by Gyllenhaal at conveying a message is drowned out by her film’s overwhelming goofiness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Love Story also does a great job of conveying the gravitational pull of the Kennedy family and the media circus that surrounded them.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
As well as conveying clarity and confidence, white is traditionally associated with renewal or positivity because of its purity and simplicity.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveying
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Covering a slope with organic compost has the potential of transmitting fire across a wide area.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Pawula was investigated after Hastings lodged a complaint with state police, but charges of harassment through electronic communication and transmitting obscene messages were dropped.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Since the war began, at least 11 tankers carrying gas bound for Europe have been rerouted to Asia, where buyers have outbid European rivals, Gillian Boccara, senior director of gas and power at commodities intelligence provider Kpler, told CNN earlier this week.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Boulee gave the two parties a deadline to agree on a mediator and come to the table, but with the deadline approaching, officials say neither side was ceding any ground.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Southwest Airlines is cutting service at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, effectively ceding ground to the two giants jockeying for dominance at the hub.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Efforts focused on preventing the blaze from spreading to an adjacent facility and removing chemicals from the site.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic, which won the Academy Award for visual effects and spawned an enduring franchise, turns the commercial towing vessel Nostromo — essentially a tug-hauling cargo ship — into something claustrophobic and unforgiving.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials hauling a mother bear to their vehicle after it was tranquilized and captured in Monrovia on Sunday afternoon.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cantens, a 40-year-old Miami native, played his first year of college basketball at FIU as a 6-foot point guard before transferring to Eckerd College and reaching the NCAA Division II national playoffs.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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In an era when student-athletes are transferring schools at the end of every season, this team is an example of what can happen when those athletes dedicate their lives to a single program.—
Cassidy Wood,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The split-screen dynamic is giving Republicans an early glimpse of what could become the party’s defining 2028 divide — one that may ultimately hinge on how the war unfolds.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Sheriff’s corrections and court officials agreed that transporting in-custody defendants from upstairs cells to first-floor jail courtrooms remained the safest and simplest option.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cole was charged with one count of unlawfully transporting an explosive device with a plan either to kill, injure, or intimidate a person or to unlawfully destroy property, and a second count of malicious destruction or attempt to destroy with an explosive device.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Conveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveying. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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