relay

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 Build a culture of intellectual accountability in which employees are expected to interrogate AI output rather than relay it. Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The speech, first relayed by De’Aaron Fox on NBC’s postgame show Sunday and confirmed to The Athletic by multiple Spurs players, helped inspire San Antonio’s 103-82 Game 4 victory. Jared Weiss, New York Times, 26 May 2026 The library's Concordia Hall Gallery was named in honor of the club, and there is a plaque relaying the history on the exterior of the building. Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026 California is quietly relaying the wire. Jeffery Marino, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for relay
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  • The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.
    Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
  • Further, current macroeconomic risks would call for more hedging, given that consumer sentiment may be pressured in the coming months by persistently higher oil prices, while decline in the savings rate could signal another sign of fragility, Murphy said.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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  • Outside, the grounds strike a balance between playful and Zen-inspired, with a giant Jeff Koons balloon dog greeting visitors in the circular driveway—a whimsical touch that’s unlikely to convey with the property.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
  • Composer Mac Quayle’s score plays a deep cello conveying deep dread.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 May 2026
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  • The hotel has 277 rooms and suites spread across 12 floors of the 42-story building, ranging from a 460-square-foot deluxe room to the ultra-luxe 2,300-square-foot Presidential Suite, built for entertaining.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Worthington’s column was serialized, spreading this idea around.
    Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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  • Talking to Each Other Panelist Manuela Veloso, professor emeritus at Carnegie Mellon, took on the assumption that agents will easily be able to communicate seamlessly, trading information like adolescents might trade baseball cards, or pokemon cards, or whatever’s hot today.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Educators like Klein and Dunn see their classes playing a fundamental role in helping the next generation learn how to effectively — and politely — communicate disagreements.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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  • Plant viruses are transmitted by insects or dirty tools.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • The inclusion of physical devices, EMV (Europay, Mastercard and Visa) transactions and semi-integrated point-of-sale systems expands where sensitive data is captured, processed and transmitted, introducing additional points of exposure across the payment flow.
    Ruston Miles, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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  • The Añejo is aged for about 15 months in ex-bourbon American oak barrels, imparting a notably sweet, dessert-like profile.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • In turn, these ingredients will firm the skin, visibly smooth fine lines, impart a youthful glow, and provide deep nourishment.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 May 2026
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  • Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 35 points and nine assists but wasn’t enough to carry a Thunder team that limped to the finish line, dealing with fatigue and a slew of injuries.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
  • Each pallet carries a ton of bananas.
    Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026

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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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