as in giving
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 relaying
The Navy’s fleet of 16 E-6B aircraft was working under the TACOMO (take charge and move out) plan, which, although similar to Looking Glass, was focused on relaying orders to the country’s nuclear submarines.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Fans were swift in relaying their displeasure, and nearly five months later, Pohlad — who took over from his brother, Joe, as the team’s executive chair — got a fresh earful.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
This small act of relaying information helps build trust.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
However, most people will probably use the hubs HDMI ARC connector for relaying the sound from their TV or A/V receiver.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The caller requested emergency assistance and relaying messages from agents on the scene, according to the transcript.
—Olivia Palombo, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Bregman was great at relaying tips and lessons to the coaches and players.
—Dan Roche
january 11, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Hall began rendering emergency first aid, while simultaneously calling for help and relaying details of the man’s condition to the Wilkes County 911 Center, officials said.
—Mark Price
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Another community member stood in front of Good’s house for much of the day Thursday, greeting anyone who tried to knock on the door and relaying that Good’s family would release a statement at the appropriate time.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Fans were swift in relaying their displeasure, and nearly five months later, Pohlad — who took over from his brother, Joe, as the team’s executive chair — got a fresh earful.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
This small act of relaying information helps build trust.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
However, most people will probably use the hubs HDMI ARC connector for relaying the sound from their TV or A/V receiver.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The caller requested emergency assistance and relaying messages from agents on the scene, according to the transcript.
—Olivia Palombo, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Bregman was great at relaying tips and lessons to the coaches and players.
—Dan Roche
january 11, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Hall began rendering emergency first aid, while simultaneously calling for help and relaying details of the man’s condition to the Wilkes County 911 Center, officials said.
—Mark Price
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Another community member stood in front of Good’s house for much of the day Thursday, greeting anyone who tried to knock on the door and relaying that Good’s family would release a statement at the appropriate time.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaying
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s the new DineAlley, which curates private culinary journeys across the Tasman Peninsula, giving guests behind-the-scenes access to working farms, vineyards, oyster sheds and distilleries that are otherwise difficult to visit on your own.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yard signs, flags, murals, memorials, ribbons and graffiti silently speak volumes of what this city and region have faced, conveying the idea that life here doesn’t move on from grief but instead moves forward hand in hand with it and forever changed by it.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Panic is spreading in immigrant communities.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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By defining core beliefs, researching client needs, and training AI with personal style, creatives can scale content, prototype ideas faster, and free up time for enriching experiences, ultimately spreading their humanity further.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, presides over the space, transmitting the spleen and the constantly shifting imperatives of the President.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Other theaters may use an FM system, transmitting sound to headphones via radio transmission.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Soft-spoken in person, Jefferson was extraordinarily adept at communicating emotion on the page.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Eco effort Sustainability has clearly been considered here—there’s a lack of plastic, and restaurant suppliers are kept local wherever possible—but the hotel could do a better job at communicating its eco credentials to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What perhaps mattered more than the incendiary headlines or the sheer number of stories both tabloids immediately devoted to this event, however, was the misinformation each was also imparting to the public.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dusted with umami-imparting kombu salt and served with an allium-forward green garlic labneh ranch dip, their childlike origin story is surprising.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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