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as in transmits
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
intends to personally convey the message to the governor
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as in carries
to support and take from one place to another
conveying a package to his grandmother for his parents
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as in cedes
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 conveys
From its external form to its internal structure, Heron conveys a more rational and refined design language.
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New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Rather than documenting events objectively, my work conveys the emotional forces that determine which moments linger.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
That’s important because the existence of that group conveys a message to staff about who is really in charge at the agency.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
Arwyn Galadriel The beautiful and powerful elven Galadriel, played by Cate Blanchett in the Lord of the Rings movies, conveys feelings of light, wisdom and strength.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
Keeping your messages too short conveys lack of effort.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
For svn4vr, a devout Christian whose music grapples with the demands of faith, the impulsive workflow conveys a religious fervor.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Take the brand’s Antigua coffee table, which conveys an effortless, breezy place for morning coffee on your deck or patio.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Rather than documenting events objectively, my work conveys the emotional forces that determine which moments linger.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
That’s important because the existence of that group conveys a message to staff about who is really in charge at the agency.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
Arwyn Galadriel The beautiful and powerful elven Galadriel, played by Cate Blanchett in the Lord of the Rings movies, conveys feelings of light, wisdom and strength.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
Keeping your messages too short conveys lack of effort.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
For svn4vr, a devout Christian whose music grapples with the demands of faith, the impulsive workflow conveys a religious fervor.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Take the brand’s Antigua coffee table, which conveys an effortless, breezy place for morning coffee on your deck or patio.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveys
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Last year, the state’s Department of Food and Agriculture cut down 30% of the nursery’s citrus trees on concerns they were infested with Asian citrus psyllid, a sap-sucking bug that transmits a devastating citrus disease.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lumentum’s technology helps convert electrical signals into light, and Corning makes the optical fiber that transmits the light across the data center.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Each piece carries a subtle, intentional message -- a daily reminder of your beauty and worth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Each count carries a maximum of three years in prison.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Choosing silence also cedes our right to free speech.—
Jenna Norton,
STAT,
12 Mar. 2026
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The specialization that cedes politics, economics or communication to separate disciplines is, in sociology, an invitation to synthesize and to consider how these broad social processes engage, reinforce or conflict with one another.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Each necklace has a little pavé jump ring that attaches it to the chain and gives it a subtle sparkle.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Styles checks every box in the type of player the Commanders covet — tough, versatile, athletic, smart — and gives them a young player to build around for years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The pipeline transports oil from Western Siberia to Tatarstan.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Season 3 transports us five years after the events of the second season, to a new stage in our protagonists’ lives.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The company assigns a third-party installer to your project.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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When a customer completes an order online with a participating retailer, SameDay Local automatically matches them to the appropriate vehicle and driver, assigns the route and provides them live near-real-time tracking updates from pickup to delivery.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the reality is that as automation spreads, skills like critical thinking, communication and emotional intelligence become more valuable.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sargassum originates from the eastern Caribbean and spreads throughout Florida's East Coast and elsewhere.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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That’s what really brings me satisfaction in making art.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Conveys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveys. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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