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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 relays
During the 90-minute cruise along the Neuse River, a captain relays stories and facts about New Bern.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Closer to the modern era, an Inuit creation story relays a chase scene to explain the sun and moon's asynchronous flights.
—Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 30 May 2026
One is a compass-like mechanism, whereby the Earth exerts a pull on magnetic particles in a bird’s upper beak that relays directional information via a large nerve in the cranium.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
This anecdote, which Pichai relays in Google’s Mountain View headquarters on a Wednesday afternoon in April, is almost too on the nose.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
About half of the ensembles were created within the past decade, which relays an of-the-times show versus an overly scholarly one.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
For many minutes, Kowalski relays the car's precise location, information that could have led officers straight to her.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
That happens automatically, mostly through the vestibular system — the network of tunnels and small, sensory hairs in the inner ear that relays information from the outside world to the brain.
—Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
Maybe for the structural reasons Jackson relays.
—Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Closer to the modern era, an Inuit creation story relays a chase scene to explain the sun and moon's asynchronous flights.
—Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 30 May 2026
One is a compass-like mechanism, whereby the Earth exerts a pull on magnetic particles in a bird’s upper beak that relays directional information via a large nerve in the cranium.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
This anecdote, which Pichai relays in Google’s Mountain View headquarters on a Wednesday afternoon in April, is almost too on the nose.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
About half of the ensembles were created within the past decade, which relays an of-the-times show versus an overly scholarly one.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
For many minutes, Kowalski relays the car's precise location, information that could have led officers straight to her.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
That happens automatically, mostly through the vestibular system — the network of tunnels and small, sensory hairs in the inner ear that relays information from the outside world to the brain.
—Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
Maybe for the structural reasons Jackson relays.
—Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relays
Verb
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Wide-leg denim has the kind of nonchalance that conveys relaxed elegance.—
Selene Oliva,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
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This phrase conveys that recognizing their struggles and reaching out for assistance shows strength.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
12 June 2026
Verb
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While no poultry or other species are currently affected, and Australia's international disease-free status holds, experts warn of severe consequences if the virus spreads to freshwater ducks.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The most notable change occurred in 2025 with the addition of a 48-inch panoramic display that spreads across the entire dashboard.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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When the waves reflect back, the radar receives them and transmits data about the number, height, direction, and speed of aerial passersby.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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It’s written in the practice of ancient agricultural methods; it’s written in hula, an embodied language that transmits stories over centuries.—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Verb
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More than just a structural framework, bone also functions as a highly active tissue that helps regulate the body’s mineral balance, supports blood cell production and communicates with multiple organ systems.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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During the press conference, Warsh suggested more changes are likely across how the Fed operates and communicates.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Kérastase Chronologiste Revitalizing Youth Shampoo removes buildup, cleanses the scalp, softens and strengthens strands (meaning less breakage), increases moisture starting at the root, improves follicle health (meaning less shedding), and imparts shine.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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The truffle vinaigrette drizzled atop imparts an earthy aroma and complexity that dances with the lobster and wagyu’s profiles.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Yet such an approach carries the risk of more violent swings in stock and bond prices, analysts say, and ultimately could lead to higher interest rates for consumers and businesses.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Fans split over who carries the blame, from the fighter and his team to the commission and the promotion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Relays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relays. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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