relays

Definition of relaysnext
present tense third-person singular of relay

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of relays Suresh relays the information to Superintendent Srikant Saxena, the informant connected to Ravi, who then communicates the intelligence to Meena. Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026 During the 90-minute cruise along the Neuse River, a captain relays stories and facts about New Bern. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025 Maybe for the structural reasons Jackson relays. Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025 At least, this is what Zosia relays over the phone. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025 The dongle receives information from the mouse and relays it to the computer’s operating system through Bluetooth or a radio frequency. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025 Nearby brain regions such as the thalamus, which relays information from your senses to the rest of your brain, shut off first. Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025 The docuseries relays a variety of claims by contestants and producers alike, ranging from season 2's Suzanne Mendonca alleging she was asked to gain weight before appearing on the show, to allegations that contestants' calorie intakes were restricted to as little as 800 calories per day. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025 Lynn quickly relays information about the upcoming play to Stephens during games, then the linebacker repeats it to his teammates. Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relays
Verb
  • Live Nation’s access to Ticketmaster data gives it a lot of competitive advantages with projecting pricing, which could now include shows that are not its own.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.
    Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.
    Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Sporting a sophisticated color-block border and a discreet front placket that’s hiding buttonholes, the estate curtain conveys sophistication through its simple yet thoughtful design.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Whereas the initial narrowband signal might have a strong power across just a few frequencies, the smearing spreads that power across more frequencies, reducing the strength of the signal.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • War spreads in the Middle East, a coaching legend dies, and several incumbents face tough primaries.
    Melinda Yao, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The act would mandate wider u,se of ADS-B in and ADS-B out, a safety system that transmits an aircraft's location to other aircraft, NPR's Joel Rose tells Up First.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
  • CapRadio’s tower plan CapRadio tried for more than a decade to repair the tower beaming KXPR, which transmits classical music.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Their official Facebook group, Trek Bicycle Store of Highland Park Women’s Group, communicates upcoming events, clinics, and provides practical information about the sport.
    Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • In games like Tuesday, when that deep postseason run seems realistic, UCLA pops the ball around on offense and communicates and hustles to overcome its deficiencies on defense.
    Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Rice water increases the density of follicles on the scalp, strengthens the growth process, and imparts silkiness.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
  • While each state imparts a different tang to a dish that may be common to all of South India, there are also a bevy of signature dishes unique to each state, and culinary approaches that are distinct to a state.
    Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Casap may never change after ‘horrific’ crimes First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.
    Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.
    Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026

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“Relays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relays. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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