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
The immune pathway relays messages when inflammation rises or falls.
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Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 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
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
Lauryn Higgins, Time, 4 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relays
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This gives guests direct access to historic centers and cultural landmarks while allowing more time to explore.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Decisions at COPs are made by consensus, meaning countries must agree on everything — a feature which technically gives any nation a veto and can make progress very slow and fraught.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Conrique’s dusky voice effortlessly conveys the emotional distress, before turning the song into one of bravery, as the protagonist leaves the unfaithful lover and then reminds the ex of all the ways those ongoing habits will lead to heartbreak in future relationships.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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That's how the music conveys that, expands it.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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Visual aura is likely caused by a wave of electrical and chemical activity that spreads across the brain.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Leaming said there may be broader implications if this plan works, and the pattern spreads.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Powered by harmless red and infrared laser beams that pass through brain tissue, the MOTE transmits data back through tiny pulses of infrared light that encode the brain’s electrical signals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Unlike the classical Internet, which transmits bits, the Quantum Internet distributes qubits through entanglement and teleportation, enabling capabilities beyond anything conventional systems can achieve.—
Mallik Tatipamula,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Oct. 2025
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These media events are how the program communicates with fans and boosters.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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With that setting on, the browser communicates to sites that the visitor wants the site to respect the user’s preference.—
Wire Report,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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For those not in the know, THC is the chemical compound in cannabis that imparts the high.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ultimately, the film imparts a hopeful feeling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The store carries Stone Creek coffee and Tootsie’s Tea, an Indigenous and woman-owned company based in Milwaukee.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the store carries the Dior Icons Neo-wardrobe for men, which includes multifunctional trousers and jackets, long coats, tailoring and sportswear.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Relays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relays. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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