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 tugboat relayed the information to authorities and held its position while awaiting an official response.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd publicly pitched Christie for the 3-Point Contest last week and relayed his disappointment after Monday’s practice.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
During this time, confusion appeared in moments as duplicate addresses would be relayed, as dispatch was uncertain if they had been cleared.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, responding officers located the vehicle through the use of license plate reader technology relayed through the Critical Incident Intelligence Center, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd publicly pitched Christie for the 3-Point Contest last week and relayed his disappointment after Monday’s practice.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
During this time, confusion appeared in moments as duplicate addresses would be relayed, as dispatch was uncertain if they had been cleared.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, responding officers located the vehicle through the use of license plate reader technology relayed through the Critical Incident Intelligence Center, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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The 31-year-old right-hander is being given an opportunity to make the starting rotation, one of a group of what is likely five pitchers vying for what is almost certainly one available spot at the start of the season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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And there are likely more revelations and resignations to come, given the millions of documents spanning many years in the files released.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lenderman conveys this perfectly, despite having never played it live before.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mary does nothing to hide her irritability with him, something Metcalf conveys to perfection.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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As word spread on social media, Ozzy Osbourne stopped by.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Malliotakis has a history of spreading misleading information and incendiary lies tying immigrants to crimes, despite data showing immigrants commit crimes at far lower rates than others.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, Steven Conway, 40, of Center Line, was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of communicating threats in interstate commerce.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The energy of this year might push people to communicate their intentions clearly.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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While farms have reported fewer cases this year, the virus is still highly contagious and transmitted through wild birds.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Russian MiG-31 interceptors flew over Estonia for about 12 minutes with transponders – onboard devices that automatically respond to radar signals by transmitting an aircraft’s identity and altitude, enabling air traffic control and air defense systems to track it – switched off.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Then there’s also the secret sauce that gives it its pore-blurring and glass-skin imparting finish.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mancuso’s picks, which include Tuscan Pesto Baked Salmon and Peanut Butter Bites, were formulated specifically to support endurance and to impart long-lasting energy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
12 Feb. 2026
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Keough alone could carry the film, embodying the most peculiar mix of lust and off-kilter desire in her baby-blue thigh high boots.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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He was pictured carrying a Louis Vuitton box into the restaurant—perhaps a Valentine’s Day gift for Rihanna?—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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