relaying

present participle of relay

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of relaying Such prototypes have included chairs which convert into tables, and that can also conveniently collapse for storage, while detecting their configuration and relaying relevant information to users via screens. — New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026 Instead of the long-standing practice of relaying reports from states, the CDC now relies on federal death records, which can take weeks to come through and are not designed to capture the real-time data needed to respond to an active outbreak. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026 Losing Bowen is about more than just who’s relaying the play calls from the defensive coordinator to players on the field. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 The first seven games of the season flew by, with Drinkwitz frequently relaying that Hardy’s return date was unclear — but promising to announce it himself when the time came. — Pj Green november 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026 This process would involve laying hundreds of miles of new fiber-optic cable lines along existing power lines, monitoring them and relaying information back and forth with operators. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 29 Oct. 2026 Wood was vindicated three years later, when a league investigation revealed the Astros had been cheating in 2017, stealing signs from a television monitor next to the dugout and relaying them to batters by banging on trash cans. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 As the actor-musicians relaying the tale arrive at the moment of Benjamin’s birth, on an eventful evening in December 1918, the vivid lyrics depict a town whose water suddenly, inexplicably reverses course. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Defensive back Zyon McCollum has taken notice of how much more quickly Anzalone is relaying the plays in the huddle and making more on the field. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaying
Verb
  • Rather than giving direct answers, the company said, AI Mode will provide a step-by-step breakdown of the problem to avoid short-circuiting learning.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Mercury and Venus remain retrograde, giving familiar arrangements room for revision.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • These nonverbal characteristics are important for conveying emotion, and paralyzed people unable to move their facial muscles lose their ability to communicate in this critical dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Robin Martin is charged with conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications.
    — Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Grey Owl Eastern red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’) is a low-growing and low-spreading shrub that reaches 3 to 4 feet high and 6 to 8 feet wide with silver-grey foliage and blue berries.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Melanoma that has not penetrated into the deeper layer of the skin carries very little risk of spreading, in comparison.
    — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 and 2 continue transmitting data past the heliosphere billions of kilometers away, while New Horizons successfully powered its 2015 flyby of Pluto using nuclear heat.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Certain mosquito species have gotten a bad reputation for transmitting diseases, including malaria, but other insects help control their populations.
    — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Once the lockout begins, teams will be restricted from communicating with the players on their 40-man rosters.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Calls between Tin Can phones are free, while communicating with traditional phones, including cellphones, requires a monthly subscription.
    — Amy Corral, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • On 1 of 1, themes of gratitude, faith, hard work, perseverance, transformation and the unifying power of hip-hop dominate the track list, continuing Lyte’s natural talent for imparting wisdom on her audience.
    — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The memories often involve his father imparting pearls of wisdom, regardless of whether Jay though of them that way at the time.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Relaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaying. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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