as in gives
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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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2024
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Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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To the west, strong winds and several inches of snow were forecast from northern Idaho to western Iowa on Monday as a low pressure system moves east from the Rockies and spreads over the Plains and Midwest regions.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
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Unlike narrowband or Wi-Fi technologies that use specific frequency bands, UWB transmits data across a wide range of frequencies, enabling precise location tracking, high data rates and minimal interference with other signals.—
Iri Trashanki,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The tower transmits signals to the local radio station, KKOB-AM.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
15 Oct. 2024
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That remote, which communicates with the app via Bluetooth, allows for much easier drone-steering than using the phone's touchscreen.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
30 Dec. 2024
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That app wirelessly communicates with the buoy over a distance of up to 15 meters.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
30 Dec. 2024
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Disturbing the peace carries a maximum sentence of 90 days or a $100 fine in Louisiana.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge, which carries a death penalty.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Relays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relays. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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