as in transmits
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
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Recent Examples of imparts
Acme imparts a sense of trust by foregrounding its own lack of omniscience.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
The first French cheese to receive Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, it is aged in limestone caves and inoculated with Penicillum roqueforti, which imparts its distinctive taste.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Just don’t expect the experience to be particularly educational, for any information the host imparts about the animals is pretty consistently drowned out by screaming children.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Rice water increases the density of follicles on the scalp, strengthens the growth process, and imparts silkiness.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
While each state imparts a different tang to a dish that may be common to all of South India, there are also a bevy of signature dishes unique to each state, and culinary approaches that are distinct to a state.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Plus, the metal tip imparts a cooling sensation with each application.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Every great winemaking region imparts something recognizably unique to its wines, and Takahiko told me that in Hokkaido this was umami, the earthy flavor so revered in Japanese cooking.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Rosemary, which imparts a bright fragrance to a bouquet, symbolizes fidelity.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
The first French cheese to receive Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, it is aged in limestone caves and inoculated with Penicillum roqueforti, which imparts its distinctive taste.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Just don’t expect the experience to be particularly educational, for any information the host imparts about the animals is pretty consistently drowned out by screaming children.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Rice water increases the density of follicles on the scalp, strengthens the growth process, and imparts silkiness.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
While each state imparts a different tang to a dish that may be common to all of South India, there are also a bevy of signature dishes unique to each state, and culinary approaches that are distinct to a state.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Plus, the metal tip imparts a cooling sensation with each application.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Every great winemaking region imparts something recognizably unique to its wines, and Takahiko told me that in Hokkaido this was umami, the earthy flavor so revered in Japanese cooking.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Rosemary, which imparts a bright fragrance to a bouquet, symbolizes fidelity.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparts
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There’s no denying that Caurón leans into the sentimental here and elsewhere, yet there’s a strong gust of catharsis that García Treviño transmits as Liborio’s bloodied body refuses to surrender.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead of blocking signals, an attacker transmits fake satellite signals designed to mimic the real ones.—
Anna Raymaker,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The group of six certainly has a lot to do, and the new compensation program spreads the accountability around.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bakri conveys that immense burden in dribbles of emotion, like a trickle of water wearing down a groove in a rock wall.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Even this basic illustration shows that human English includes variation in word usage and grammatical structures that breaks up information and conveys personal meaning.—
Laura Aull,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Imparts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparts. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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