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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of relay
Moments of physical intimacy between his protagonists are often relayed in rigid and frustratingly inexpressive language, which occasionally veers into the tiringly smutty.
—
Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
This was accepted by the film’s composer, Alfie Godfrey, who relayed a message of thanks from director Christopher McQuarrie.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
That insight, relayed with high confidence with Israeli counterparts, accelerated the timeline for a strike in order to capitalize on the opportunity, according to the source.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Those concerns were relayed to Trump over the last few weeks.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for relay
Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
This was accepted by the film’s composer, Alfie Godfrey, who relayed a message of thanks from director Christopher McQuarrie.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
That insight, relayed with high confidence with Israeli counterparts, accelerated the timeline for a strike in order to capitalize on the opportunity, according to the source.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Those concerns were relayed to Trump over the last few weeks.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for relay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
Verb
-
The White House has given contradictory accounts on why the US attacked Iran.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Whether male, female, or divine, these bodies convey force, belief, and energy.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
-
That would not only make marketing messages easier to convey but allow companies investing so much in this content to maximize their ROI.—
Dick Lippin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
During a pre-launch hot-fire test, an anomaly in a single engine triggered a catastrophic fire that spread throughout the first stage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The Board accused him of spreading misinformation about COVID-19, but moved to return his certification a few months later.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Analysts say that the lack of internet connectivity in Iran is likely to add to the fog of war, with citizens on the ground unable to communicate with their families, document events or get real-time updates on the conflict.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
-
Asked about Shelton, multiple players first lauded his ability to communicate as a major strength.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Johnson was convicted last month of two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation of a child and one count of electronically transmitting material harmful to a minor, according to prosecutors in Hernando County, Florida.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Investigators are still trying to identify and stop a rogue user from transmitting antisemitic and hateful messages over police, fire and emergency radios.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
When looking to teals and turquoise to impart a calming effect, Kurc advises taking a more muted perspective.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
-
The hotel took it a step further by tapping interior designer Amanda Reynal, founder of Amanda Reynal Interiors, to impart the whimsy and joy of the Lilly aesthetic to the suites.—
Anne Bratskeir,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
In these materials, applying an electric field aligns small electric charges within the crystal structure, reducing the scattering of heat-carrying vibrations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The charges Mountbatten-Windsor faces carry the possibility of a lifetime sentence.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
