imparting

verb

present participle of impart
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 The accent was bedazzled, imparting a touch of shine to Sombr’s otherwise monochrome look. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 Accessories, like neckties and chain jewelry, are imparting an extra edge to otherwise sleekly minimal outfits. — Young Chul Kim, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Margot would like to thank her mother, aunts and grandmothers who cultivated her love of puzzles, and Paul would like to thank the puzzle veteran Natan Last for imparting his grid wisdom. — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The lightweight texture keeps skin feeling comfortable and hydrated while imparting a healthy-looking glow. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 The longtime Oklahoma beekeeper is imparting his wisdom to Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass), a one-time foster kid of his who has recently turned up out of the blue. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The longtime Oklahoma beekeeper is imparting his wisdom to Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass), a former foster kid of his who has recently turned up out of the blue. — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026 What might have seemed dull to a thought stimulated by the senses or by intellectual pursuits becomes an opportunity to listen for what Christ is imparting to us – nurturing our progress in understanding the things of Spirit, God. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026 An intense dry rub coats the chicken both pre- and post-frying, imparting a crunchy crust with slow-building heat. — Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparting
  1. transmitting
  2. spreading
  3. giving
  4. conveying
Verb
  • Officials in Hillsborough and surrounding counties have declared local emergencies, and workers in the Tampa area are spraying day and night to tamp down the population of disease-transmitting mosquitoes.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Optical inter-satellite terminals enable satellite constellations to establish zero-trust, closed-loop mesh networks in orbit, transmitting massive sensor datasets at optical speeds without relying on jammable RF cross-links.
    — Rohit Jha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of transmitting
Verb
  • The arrests deepen concerns about press freedom in Egypt, where authorities have repeatedly accused journalists and government critics of Brotherhood ties or spreading false news.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of spreading yarn spinning, knitting, and dyeing across different locations, the Guatemalan plant brings the entire process together in one place.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • Stratolaunch is adding a Boeing 777-200ER to its hypersonic testing fleet, giving the company another aircraft capable of carrying its Talon-A vehicles into the air.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Netflix has unveiled a collaboration with Spanish streamer Filmin, giving Netflix members in Spain access to a monthly selection of films and documentaries, curated by Filmin’s editorial team.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Federica Tosi Federica Tosi’s concise collection also leaned on approachable pieces conveying confidence and sense of ease.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Lange, bless her, lends some stability to this narratively shaky material through her performance, effectively conveying a mix of vulnerability and grit as Constance.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of conveying

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“Imparting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparting. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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