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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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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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 remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.
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NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Cherki is a dying breed of player, particularly now he’s been transferred to a Premier League which has moved away from off-the-cuff dribblers and towards set-play schemes.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Kaidon Salter transferred from Liberty to Colorado in the offseason, but his uneven performances have opened the door for fellow quarterback Julian Lewis and others to see playing time.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Because a tax bill may be sent to a business office or other location different from the property being transferred, some of the addresses listed may differ from the property that was transferred.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
The California system disproportionately favors Democrats, despite a 2010 reform measure that transferred the drawing of district maps to an independent citizens commission.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Ra Shaya Kyle, a 6-6 center, transferred to Miami from the University of Florida.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
The remains were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross and taken to the country’s national forensics laboratory for identification.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Cherki is a dying breed of player, particularly now he’s been transferred to a Premier League which has moved away from off-the-cuff dribblers and towards set-play schemes.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Kaidon Salter transferred from Liberty to Colorado in the offseason, but his uneven performances have opened the door for fellow quarterback Julian Lewis and others to see playing time.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Because a tax bill may be sent to a business office or other location different from the property being transferred, some of the addresses listed may differ from the property that was transferred.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
The California system disproportionately favors Democrats, despite a 2010 reform measure that transferred the drawing of district maps to an independent citizens commission.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Ra Shaya Kyle, a 6-6 center, transferred to Miami from the University of Florida.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
The remains were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross and taken to the country’s national forensics laboratory for identification.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferred
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The whispers of China’s rise have been ongoing since the Obama administration, but the power that was unintentionally ceded due to the actions taken by the first and second Trump administrations cannot be overlooked.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over the past few decades, lawmakers have ceded much of their trade authority to presidents eager to move quickly – and the courts have been left to clean up the mess.—
Bedassa Tadesse,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to the indictment, prosecutors allege Bolton retained and transmitted national defense materials without authorization, including personal diary-style notes describing sensitive government matters.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead of printing at one central site and shipping to multiple locations, USA TODAY was transmitted via satellite to multiple print sites across the country.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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One of the hottest teams in the league during the first half of the season, the Colts were sent reeling last week by the Steelers.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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To get a closer look at the most popular show on network television, USA TODAY sent a reporter to train with pro Brandon Armstrong and perform a salsa.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The couple relocated to Welders House, their longtime country estate in England, just weeks before the musician’s death in July.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Morton Salt, which recently relocated its headquarters from Chicago to Overland Park, has snagged the naming rights for the venue, which will be called the Morton Amphitheater.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Days later the president handed a full and unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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He just got booed at a football game, and voters handed Democrats huge victories in Tuesday’s election.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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With about 90% of ballots counted, California voters passed Proposition 50 by a wide margin, but results from the Sacramento region reflect a community split on the measure.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, many legal analysts believe the justices will not overturn the precedent, and some additional legal protections for same-sex married couples were passed into federal law in 2022.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jaramillo, who was assigned to the Kendall District Station, was working the crash when Steven David Rustrian, a 21-year-old involved in the collision, began arguing with him.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Transferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferred. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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