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
In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
From there, the hexapod set its angle, kicked off, and glided on a skateboard-like undercarriage before releasing the stone, imparting competition-level spin.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Curiously, most all Bristol cars made from the 1946 prototype share a 114-inch wheelbase, imparting a proportional family resemblance across all models.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
What perhaps mattered more than the incendiary headlines or the sheer number of stories both tabloids immediately devoted to this event, however, was the misinformation each was also imparting to the public.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Dusted with umami-imparting kombu salt and served with an allium-forward green garlic labneh ranch dip, their childlike origin story is surprising.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
These pieces are flavor bombs, imparting salty, piquant, umami goodness into your soup.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The antioxidant-rich, hydrating formula is particularly great for those with dry or mature skin, while imparting weightless coverage.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition to imparting social and creative problem-solving skills, recruiters still rank GPA and degrees highly in their search for new talent, although recent evidence suggests many companies are doubling down on hiring from top colleges.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
From there, the hexapod set its angle, kicked off, and glided on a skateboard-like undercarriage before releasing the stone, imparting competition-level spin.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Curiously, most all Bristol cars made from the 1946 prototype share a 114-inch wheelbase, imparting a proportional family resemblance across all models.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
What perhaps mattered more than the incendiary headlines or the sheer number of stories both tabloids immediately devoted to this event, however, was the misinformation each was also imparting to the public.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Dusted with umami-imparting kombu salt and served with an allium-forward green garlic labneh ranch dip, their childlike origin story is surprising.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
These pieces are flavor bombs, imparting salty, piquant, umami goodness into your soup.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The antioxidant-rich, hydrating formula is particularly great for those with dry or mature skin, while imparting weightless coverage.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition to imparting social and creative problem-solving skills, recruiters still rank GPA and degrees highly in their search for new talent, although recent evidence suggests many companies are doubling down on hiring from top colleges.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparting
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Undersea cables can have other benefits in addition to transmitting huge streams of data.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ada imagined a satellite transmitting information directly into her head.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, March 7, demonstrations will be held in cities nationwide, pushing for people of all walks of life to stand together in protecting and spreading awareness for victims of human trafficking.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The arrangement did not prevent rumors from spreading, however, and becoming a major distraction for the department.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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For more than a century, academics identified this statue as conveying a calm, neat, and virtuous masculinity.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Imparting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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