1
as in ceded
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 transmitted
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 sent
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 relocated
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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as in handed
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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as in passed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
transferred the ball to the running back
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Recent Examples of transferred
The player had transferred into the program, and his minutes were already waning.
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Sam Blum, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Over 70,000 pre-war fashion design photographs were transferred from design registrations to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs by the industrial tribunal of Paris in 1940, and over 120 of these photos form the basis of an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The three were transferred to another hospital.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.
—Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
His remains will then be transferred back to Georgia for a private funeral service at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, where Carter taught Sunday school for many years.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
They were granted bonds by a state circuit judge and then transferred to federal custody.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
By 2018, Soros had transferred $18 billion from his family office to his philanthropic organization, the Open Society Foundations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
With top receiver Daniel Jackson needing minor surgery and not playing, Elijah Spencer — who transferred to the U from Charlotte two years ago — totaled six receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2025
Sam Blum, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Over 70,000 pre-war fashion design photographs were transferred from design registrations to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs by the industrial tribunal of Paris in 1940, and over 120 of these photos form the basis of an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The three were transferred to another hospital.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.
—Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
His remains will then be transferred back to Georgia for a private funeral service at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, where Carter taught Sunday school for many years.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
They were granted bonds by a state circuit judge and then transferred to federal custody.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
By 2018, Soros had transferred $18 billion from his family office to his philanthropic organization, the Open Society Foundations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
With top receiver Daniel Jackson needing minor surgery and not playing, Elijah Spencer — who transferred to the U from Charlotte two years ago — totaled six receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferred
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And now America has unilaterally ceded the fight.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rather than dive into a song and drop the curtain on a set anchored by a statue-like representation of two hands holding a crown, Blige disappeared and ceded attention to a video montage touting her accolades and achievements.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Under this definition, an electronic invoice is one that contains all the information required by the VAT Directive and is issued, transmitted, and received in a structured electronic format compliant with the EN 16931 standard.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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For instance, a virtual private network (VPN) can effectively encrypt data transmitted between the team and enterprise servers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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My mom made a new one for my kids and sent it to us a couple years ago.—
Joanna Allhands,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Just 14 seconds into the match, Adams sent an early message when his tackle on United striker Joshua Zirkzee left the Dutchman writhing in pain.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The pair relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Columbia Records, forming a group that opened for artists like the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Four adults and four children were being relocated by the Red Cross, Josef said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Stars and Golden Knights crushed them in late March, and the Devils handed them another two losses.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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As a result, Italy has reportedly handed Meta a bill for €900 million, with smaller claims lodged against the parent companies of X and LinkedIn.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Almost every massive star who has passed through MLS — including Messi — was subject to the process.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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It’s been more than a decade since ICE was kicked off of Rikers after the City Council passed and then-Mayor Bill de Blasio barring the feds.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Every player at Brentford is assigned to a member of the coaching staff.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that individuals whose passport gender does not match their gender assigned at birth may have their visa or travel permit denied.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Relay fascia is debuting belatedly in the U.K., having already spread to many airports in Europe and the United States, with the latter market being served via LTR’s subsidiary, Paradies Lagardère.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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No obvious purpose, but the behavior spread, just like human trends do.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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“Transferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferred. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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