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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Recent Examples of relays
Lynn quickly relays information about the upcoming play to Stephens during games, then the linebacker repeats it to his teammates.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
And that trust fall begins with the green dot, who relays the calls, and the keys to everyone on the field.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
McDaniels not only relays play-calls, but offers advice on what to look for from defenses and reminders for Maye to share with his teammates.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
The film will follow the story of Valentín (Diego Luna) and Molina (Tonatiuh Elizarraraz), two inmates in an Argentinian prison who form a bond as Molina relays the plot of a glamorous Hollywood movie starring his favorite vampy diva, Ingrid Luna (Lopez).
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The base unit relays the signal to a monitoring agency, where a central computer is programmed to send an alert to agency personnel if a check-in signal is not received when the offender is supposed to be at home.
—Robert S. Gable, IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
And that trust fall begins with the green dot, who relays the calls, and the keys to everyone on the field.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
McDaniels not only relays play-calls, but offers advice on what to look for from defenses and reminders for Maye to share with his teammates.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
The film will follow the story of Valentín (Diego Luna) and Molina (Tonatiuh Elizarraraz), two inmates in an Argentinian prison who form a bond as Molina relays the plot of a glamorous Hollywood movie starring his favorite vampy diva, Ingrid Luna (Lopez).
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The base unit relays the signal to a monitoring agency, where a central computer is programmed to send an alert to agency personnel if a check-in signal is not received when the offender is supposed to be at home.
—Robert S. Gable, IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relays
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While the bans would have only applied in California, the state’s sheer size gives it significant influence over what gets manufactured for sale across the nation.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Showgirl was introduced as an album that gives fans a look behind the Eras Tour curtain, so attendees of that tour were eager to not just relive the magic but learn more about Taylor’s thought processes during such a whirlwind time of her career.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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From rushing out of the office to get party-ready, or hustling through the airport and reuniting with loved ones, to finally arriving at a glamorous night out with friends, each scene conveys merriment and personal style set against the backdrop of New York City.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The dark humor of the popular Turkish phrase, ‘Silivri soğuktur,’ (Silivri is cold) conveys the chilling reality of crackdown on political opposition in Turkey.—
Afşin Yurdakul,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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Influenza, commonly known as the flu, spreads through close contact with people who are already sick with the virus or by touching objects with the virus on them.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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Cells are so complex, however, that getting a sense of how one protein’s failure spreads through the system is tough.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Once embedded, the sensors feed their data to a roadside measurement unit, which stores and transmits the information for analysis.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie—who transmits anger and despair with palpable, desperate energy—is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Once loud and bubbly, Thorley, 51, now mainly communicates by typing on an iPad, along with sign language.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Turns out, Marte communicates similarly.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The frond left on the pan imparts a lot of flavor to the cider pan sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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This alcove is drenched in a rich shade of deep blue paint that imparts a sense of calm without feeling heavy or dark.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jacoby Easter led the team with 47 rushing yards, while Portley finished with three touchdowns on just three carries covering nine yards.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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Despite the changes, one key aspect of The Pink Marine that carries into Boots is the genuine, platonic love between a gay recruit and his straight best friend.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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