relay

verb

Definition of relaynext
as in to give
to give something (such as information or an object) to someone else They relayed the good news to their children just before leaving for work.

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Recent Examples of relay HapWare’s Aleye is a haptic wristband that relays nonverbal cues—a smile, a wave—in near-real time through a series of vibrations. — Derek Rose, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Here are the top 6 confusing things about El Niño, as relayed to CNN via meteorologists and climate scientists. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Defensive back Zyon McCollum has taken notice of how much more quickly Anzalone is relaying the plays in the huddle and making more on the field. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 The Titans are objectively an awful football team, but their fans shouldn't have to wait too much longer for something, anything positive to happen, according to the message head coach Robert Saleh is relaying this week. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
  1. give
  2. convey
  3. spread
  4. communicate
  5. transmit
  6. impart
  7. carry
Verb
  • The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This year, the company completed its purchase of Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe from Sycamore Partners, giving it more than 3,000 stores across North America.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • On the microphone, his promos conveyed a no-nonsense intensity that equally gripped viewers.
    — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Whether that’s a silk cami, a corset, or even a tube top, the pairing conveys a cool-girl vibe perfect for date night or dinner with friends.
    — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of convey
Verb
  • Infrastructure on this scale needs a dedicated body that can keep pace with the technology and draw on the expertise already spread across existing agencies.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nigeria’s health minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, said authorities had found no evidence that the virus had spread into communities.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of spread
Verb
  • Healthcare organizations need to do a better job protecting patient records and communicating clearly when something goes wrong.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Previous work on drone-control interfaces has explored tablet-like displays and supporting hardware that allow pilots to communicate mission instructions without significantly disrupting their primary flying duties.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of communicate
Verb
  • It can be transmitted from one animal to another and indirectly through the environment.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • When you are called ‘L’Artisan Parfumeur,’ your duty is to transmit this notion of artisanal and perfumery.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of transmit
Verb
  • In garrulous moods, Daunt likes to impart advice for young travellers.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The memories often involve his father imparting pearls of wisdom, regardless of whether Jay though of them that way at the time.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of impart
Verb
  • During captive-carry testing, engineers can assess equipment carried by an aircraft before proceeding to more demanding flight demonstrations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of carry

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