1
as in ceding
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 transmitting
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 sending
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 removing
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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as in handing
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 passing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
transferred the ball to the running back
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Recent Examples of transferring
This approach reduces the risks associated with handling and transferring sensitive data across borders.
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Chidambaram Bhat, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Tight end Jed Castles, who played one season at Texas Tech before transferring, was an all-conference selection last season and was rated as a top-five FCS tight end in the preseason.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The former Colorado standout became a household name after transferring from Jackson State, alongside Deion and Shedeur Sanders, by making plays on both offense and defense.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
True freshman Bear Bachmeier, who committed to Stanford before transferring to BYU after spring practice, was 17 of 27 for 175 yards.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Responding to his fumble on the goal line, Barnes snagged a 10-yard touchdown pass from Swann midway through the second quarter, on his way to a six catch, 134-yard performance — marking the fourth 100-yard game of his career, his first at the FBS level after transferring from Austin Peay.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
An official from Minnesota Transitions Charter School confirmed to the Star Tribune that Westman attended one of its schools briefly before transferring to the all-boys school, Saint Thomas Academy, in Twin Cities suburb Mendota Heights.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The team then unloaded time-sensitive research samples, transferring them into the station's freezers for preservation and analysis.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Chidambaram Bhat, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Han recommends wrapping cut onions tightly in plastic wrap or transferring them to an airtight container to store in the fridge.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Tight end Jed Castles, who played one season at Texas Tech before transferring, was an all-conference selection last season and was rated as a top-five FCS tight end in the preseason.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The former Colorado standout became a household name after transferring from Jackson State, alongside Deion and Shedeur Sanders, by making plays on both offense and defense.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
True freshman Bear Bachmeier, who committed to Stanford before transferring to BYU after spring practice, was 17 of 27 for 175 yards.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Responding to his fumble on the goal line, Barnes snagged a 10-yard touchdown pass from Swann midway through the second quarter, on his way to a six catch, 134-yard performance — marking the fourth 100-yard game of his career, his first at the FBS level after transferring from Austin Peay.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
An official from Minnesota Transitions Charter School confirmed to the Star Tribune that Westman attended one of its schools briefly before transferring to the all-boys school, Saint Thomas Academy, in Twin Cities suburb Mendota Heights.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
The team then unloaded time-sensitive research samples, transferring them into the station's freezers for preservation and analysis.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferring
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The document also prohibits any leader from ceding Ukrainian land, Farkas said during a recent interview with the Tribune.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Munar responded by referencing when his opponent hit a ball into the stands during the third set, with Bergs subsequently penalized a point for ball abuse and ceding that game as a result.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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After launch, the satellite successfully entered orbit and began transmitting data, according to an update from the Israeli Ministry of Defense.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Khamryn Zyiel Johnson, 27, of Plano, is charged in a five-count indictment made public Friday with enticement of a minor to produce pornography and transmitting and receiving images of child pornography.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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When the pair ended their relationship, the bully didn’t stop, even sending texts to Owen’s new love interest and her mother.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Without him, the team play in Tehran and, despite losing, somehow win on points, sending them through to the World Cup.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The group routinely calls for removing books at public schools and played a role in Scottsdale Unified School District's decision to pull 16 books from its library shelves in February.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Johnson then had a lengthy discussion with MLB’s replay office in New York before handing the bat to an authenticator sitting near the Yankees dugout.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The American designer brought Miceli on board with him at Louis Vuitton, eventually handing her the design reins for fashion jewelry.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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This phenomenon is caused by sunlight passing through the Earth’s ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, Russell said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Just a week ago, markets were assigning only a modest chance for three cuts this year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now, some English classes are assigning just three books a year.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Along the western side, crews will work along the Sycamore Ridge Road to prevent the fire from spreading south and west.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Work from the outside edges to keep the stain from spreading.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Transferring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferring. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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