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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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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Europe has already ceded plenty of ground to keep the US on-side.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Failing to even make the playoffs, the Chiefs ceded the favorite spot to the Philadelphia Eagles after Week 11.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids, even in microscopic amounts, and can survive on surfaces for a week.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, scientists will continue to look for any evidence that H5N1 has changed enough to be transmitted from human to human – a necessary step for the start of a new influenza pandemic.—
Patrick Jackson,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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Eventually, state workers were relocated and the building sat empty for more than two years overlooking I-84 until it was sold in 2020 for $1 million.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Busfield and Gilbert moved to Brighton in Livingston County in 2015, but relocated to New York City in 2018.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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The bill passed the Assembly and is currently in the Senate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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No legal responsibility was ever assigned to Woroniecki in connection with the Yates children's deaths.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Feller staff picked three countries to possibly feature, and they were assigned Mongolia, said Kadie Frey, general manager of Lora Hotel & Event Center.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The band was also unique in allowing fans to tape the concerts, with vigorous trading of tapes helping to spread recognition of their music outside of radio play.—
Adam Levine,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Transferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferred. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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