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
These managers don’t just relay instructions from the top—they’re advocates for the company’s purpose.
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Eugenia Mykuliak, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That has left Palestinian journalists in Gaza — enduring bombardment, hunger and displacement, along with the rest of the population — as the primary sources for relaying information on the ground.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Dispatchers and call takers must assess an emergency, coordinate a response and relay exact details to first responders — all while keeping the caller calm, and sometimes, alive.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
No other details have been shared, but according to reporter Kirbie Johnson, who runs newsletter Ahead of the Kirb, a source with knowledge of the situation shared that a former executive of Uoma Beauty relayed the news of Chuter's death to other former employees.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Eugenia Mykuliak, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That has left Palestinian journalists in Gaza — enduring bombardment, hunger and displacement, along with the rest of the population — as the primary sources for relaying information on the ground.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Dispatchers and call takers must assess an emergency, coordinate a response and relay exact details to first responders — all while keeping the caller calm, and sometimes, alive.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
No other details have been shared, but according to reporter Kirbie Johnson, who runs newsletter Ahead of the Kirb, a source with knowledge of the situation shared that a former executive of Uoma Beauty relayed the news of Chuter's death to other former employees.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is tremendous demand to be part of NFL team ownership and, relative to other leagues, very few sales or transfers of ownership stakes give a buyer controlling interest in a team.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The warm welcome Putin received in China, coupled with the military and diplomatic might on display during the summit and the military parade, was designed to convey a message.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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These artists no doubt saw themselves in the plucky perspective that Swift’s lyrics conveyed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 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,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ten Hag’s first season at United yielded silverware and a third-place league finish, but also had bouts of concerning away form, with tactical weaknesses that would eventually spread and critically undermine his plans for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Caught in cycles of routine and isolation, Monkey attempts to communicate her exhaustion to others, only to be met with dismissive responses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sound of K-pop also hums through the other magical elements of the film, especially HUNTR/X’s weapons and the strange familiars that Rumi and Ji-noo (Ahn Hyo-seop) use to communicate with each other across enemy lines.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jumbotrons at Tiananmen Square beamed the image to the 50,000 people gathered under the beating Beijing sun to witness the spectacle, many waving small Chinese flags, while state media transmitted it to televisions across China and the world.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rabies is a virus that is transmitted to humans by a bite or scratch from a rabid animal, according to the CDC.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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His voice was pitying and patient, like a peewee-soccer coach imparting a lesson of sportsmanship.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The singles who made it to the end were less polished, which imparted a feeling of spontaneity sorely lacking here.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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The couple recently came under much media scrutiny when Abby and her conjoined twin sister, Brittany, both 35, were spotted carrying a newborn baby while running errands last month.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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