1
as in to cede
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
Claire's grandfather agreed to transfer certain stocks to her when she turned 18
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2
as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
they used Morse Code to transfer the message from one ship to another
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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
will have to transfer you from our San Francisco office to our New York headquarters
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4
as in to move
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
before she left the country, she transferred all her record books and important papers to her mother
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Recent Examples of transfer
By December, the Goldens learned their son would have to be transferred to another hospital that was better equipped to deal with his breathing issues.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The story follows So-ri, who after transferring schools finds a mysterious letter from the previous desk occupant, sparking a search for hidden letters and personal discovery.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
This, after running for just three TDs total in four seasons at Iowa, his school before transferring to Kansas.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
He was transferred to the Louisiana State Penitentiary last month from an ICE detention center in Pennsylvania.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The story follows So-ri, who after transferring schools finds a mysterious letter from the previous desk occupant, sparking a search for hidden letters and personal discovery.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
This, after running for just three TDs total in four seasons at Iowa, his school before transferring to Kansas.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
He was transferred to the Louisiana State Penitentiary last month from an ICE detention center in Pennsylvania.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfer
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America should basically cede that key technology of the Great Progression to Chinese global leadership.—
Peter Leyden,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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The unpalatable alternative for Macron would be dissolving parliament again, ceding to pressure from the far right in particular for another unscheduled cycle of legislative elections.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The disease is transmitted by small flies called midge, and is not known to cause disease in humans.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Whether gilded onto walls in European estates or woven through tapestries now hanging in museums, this symbol of luxury transmitted a message of nuanced taste and cultural awareness.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Every version of the recent Blue Jays sent to October has held a different supporting cast.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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That includes other immigrants who continue to buy homes to move into or to invest in, even some without legal immigration status.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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In analyzing dozens of hours of audio and video footage of public and private speaking events for McMahon’s appointees, as well as their writings, ProPublica found that a recurring theme is the desire to enable more families to leave public schools.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Varying injuries suffered by Richard Fitts, Hunter Dobbins, Kutter Crawford and Tanner Houck leave several starters in flux entering the offseason, while rookies Connelly Early and Payton Tolle pitched well at the end of the season.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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His 1-0, two-out fastball to Hernández, though, ended up in the right-field stands, handing the Dodgers their first lead.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Individual disposable towels and/or hand drying device not provided at lavatory or hand sink.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The agency also assigns an advisory level for all countries.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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In clubhouses with bigger lockers or prized locations, players are assigned to spots by service time.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Twenty years later, Iraq War veteran Aaron Hughes continues spreading his realization that soldiers can better champion American ideals by following their conscience over orders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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About 25% of female breast cancer cases were found at the regional stage, meaning the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes, tissues, or organs, and 6% were found at a distant stage, meaning the cancer had spread to distant parts of the body, CDC data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Transfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfer. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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