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
The co-conspirator relayed the tip to [a defendant], who placed an approximately $11,000 bet that the Cavaliers would outperform the point spread.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
That operator then texted information about the cards to one of the cheating players at the table, who would then use secret hand signals to relay the information about the cards to other players involved.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
He is accused of relaying information about players who would not be participating in certain games, the indictment read.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
That information was relayed to a defendant by a Magic player via a co-conspirator.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
That operator then texted information about the cards to one of the cheating players at the table, who would then use secret hand signals to relay the information about the cards to other players involved.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
He is accused of relaying information about players who would not be participating in certain games, the indictment read.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
That information was relayed to a defendant by a Magic player via a co-conspirator.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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We were stunned by the strong cinematic language and the subtle atmosphere that this film conveys.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airports and airlines across the country, from Denver to Atlanta and Chicago to Washington, DC, reported no significant hiccups, and travelers told USA TODAY reporters that airlines have been communicating effectively about the impacts, and in most cases automatically rebooking alternative flights.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Quantum coherence times With Zhong’s approach, that same UChicago quantum computer that previously couldn’t reach the Willis Tower could now connect and communicate with a quantum computer outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, the Strategic Air Command amended the system to include a unique enable code that transmitted to the launch crew from a higher authority.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Years ago, the county posted results quickly as they were transmitted via modems in the tabulators.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Shashou and Effron have been iterating alongside what has become a team of 50 robotics engineers on the manicure system, which can remove nail polish; deliver cuticle care; file nails — without blades — and impart colored polish and a top coat to finish.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Head coach Arcentae Broome remarked on the impact a winning football team can have on an entire school, imparting a sense of pride, elation, thrill.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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