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 Last week, the retired Army officer and Iraq War veteran directly relayed his concerns about Hegseth to Trump at the White House, The Atlantic reported. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Most questions are screened by the office staff before they are relayed to the physician. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Licata told attendees that all their responses, both written and spoken, would be relayed to the Board of Managers, which was not present for the session. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 The helicopter pilots tried to relay their three-minute call through the helicopter facility at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, but that was also unsuccessful, the NTSB report found. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 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
  • Neither Moscow nor Kyiv give regular updates on their battlefield losses.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Our affiliates in Texas would have to give equal time to as many candidates as there are on the ballot, and there’s about 10 candidates on the ballot.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • The ads conveyed just enough Silicon Valley messianism to be believable, and just enough absurdity to be funny.
    — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • That designation will allow the Chiefs to purchase property for the stadium and training facility and convey it to the corporate body to avoid paying state or local taxes that residents and business owners must pay annually.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of convey
Verb
  • The upshot of all this is that ClickFix is a highly effective and efficient means of spreading all sorts of malware.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The company allows drivers to pay in full or spread the cost through a monthly payment plan, with terms available for up to five years, and monthly payments typically range from $99 to $150, depending on the vehicle and coverage level.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of spread
Verb
  • As Ortega figured out how to create an account to communicate with Burciaga, other detainees began giving him their information.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • As for the challenges, all three directors brought up the difficulties of having to communicate in their second language with actors when under the overbearing pressures of being on set.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of communicate
Verb
  • Curtailment risk in India refers to a situation when renewable power plants are forced to cut their generation to meet the electrical grid’s capacity to safely absorb or transmit power.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The network connected computers on Hawaiian islands using ultrahigh-frequency radio, transmitting information over radio waves instead of cables.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of transmit
Verb
  • The fringy detailing and fit of the garment were almost flapper-esque, imparting a retro vibe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 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
Definition of impart
Verb
  • West Virginia’s Cam Cook — the nation’s leading rusher last season — is the only other running back with 30 carries in a game this year.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The biggest aircraft in the fleet, Boeing’s 767-300F, typically carries about 116,000 lbs.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of carry

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