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
And that trust fall begins with the green dot, who relays the calls, and the keys to everyone on the field.
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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
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
Verb
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The hurricane center gives the system an 80% chance of formation through the next seven days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And podcasting gives me the perfect platform to do that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through the first-person narration of his protagonist, Nicholas, a teenager suddenly besieged by anxiety, Clune conveys with uncanny vividness what a panic attack feels like.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even from a young age, Ann seeks transcendence, and Fastvold conveys both the dark crowded muck of poverty and the young girl’s airy dreams of light and love.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its living space spreads across three floors, all accessed by a central staircase.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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The disease spreads in koala populations through reproduction and social behavior connected to mating.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Listening to a Swift song is like eating a candy bar that transmits a personal essay into your memory.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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The photograph transmits the breadth and mechanism of the Festival’s assembled in the way of a fine Titian oil — speaking of art works central to Venice — in which every human in the image is captured doing something vastly different from his or her neighbor.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Use one-on-one time to understand how each employee learns, communicates and thrives.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That much is apparent just by talking with Hobert, who communicates her ambitions with sharp focus.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mixing up your routine helps keep workouts fun and interesting, can be useful to work other muscle groups, helps prevent injury by cross-training and imparts neurological benefits by making the brain learn new skills.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leo, whose only dream is to visit the Everglades, imparts his wisdom on the students who take him home each week.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
21 Aug. 2025
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Authorities identified Tyler Robinson as Charlie Kirk‘s alleged assassin and charged him with murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Repole’s cautionary advice carries significant weight given his impressive business track record.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Relays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relays. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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