as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
imparted the latest information on the approaching snowstorm
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Recent Examples of imparting
Bespoke clothing is typically made with a greater level of handwork, imparting a nearly imperceptible quality that can’t be replicated with a sewing machine more commonly used on MTM.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
His voice was pitying and patient, like a peewee-soccer coach imparting a lesson of sportsmanship.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
That causes gas near the surface of the shiny side to rush around and fill this lower-pressure area, imparting the force that starts the blades turning.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Also, imparting knowledge to others gives them insight into being more productive and powerful during the Lion’s Gate Portal.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Invest in a great leave-in conditioner like Color Wow Money Mist, $29 — a firm favorite among R29 editors for minimizing split ends and imparting a glass-like finish.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
These wines are typically aged in oak barrels, contributing additional layers of complexity and imparting vanilla, toast, coconut, and caramel flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The hare becomes a companion, wandering the fields by day and returning to Dalton’s home by night, imparting valuable lessons about slowing down and the beauty in the unexpected.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
The fascinating image of a mother tiger imparting a tough lesson on survival fighting skills to her cub by photographer Mangesh Desai of Pune, India, won the NBP International Awards Grand Prize and $5,000.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
His voice was pitying and patient, like a peewee-soccer coach imparting a lesson of sportsmanship.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
That causes gas near the surface of the shiny side to rush around and fill this lower-pressure area, imparting the force that starts the blades turning.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2025
Also, imparting knowledge to others gives them insight into being more productive and powerful during the Lion’s Gate Portal.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Invest in a great leave-in conditioner like Color Wow Money Mist, $29 — a firm favorite among R29 editors for minimizing split ends and imparting a glass-like finish.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
These wines are typically aged in oak barrels, contributing additional layers of complexity and imparting vanilla, toast, coconut, and caramel flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The hare becomes a companion, wandering the fields by day and returning to Dalton’s home by night, imparting valuable lessons about slowing down and the beauty in the unexpected.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
The fascinating image of a mother tiger imparting a tough lesson on survival fighting skills to her cub by photographer Mangesh Desai of Pune, India, won the NBP International Awards Grand Prize and $5,000.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparting
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After launch, the satellite successfully entered orbit and began transmitting data, according to an update from the Israeli Ministry of Defense.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Khamryn Zyiel Johnson, 27, of Plano, is charged in a five-count indictment made public Friday with enticement of a minor to produce pornography and transmitting and receiving images of child pornography.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, the blaze is still 0% contained and keeps spreading.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In cities, growing populations strain aging water systems, spreading disease.—
Kelly Parsons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The European Commission said Google favored its own online display services, giving its ad exchange, AdX, a central role in the adtech supply chain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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The YouTube cameras caught Kelce giving some tough love to Taylor, which involved a small head-butt and loud words.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The radio silence in regard to conveying the vision to its members is disrespectful.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Nevertheless, using humor in a presentation is a powerful tool for engaging an audience, defusing a tense situation, and conveying a sense of authenticity as a leader – if done well.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Imparting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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