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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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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
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
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Megan Fahrney,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The Orlando native previously played two seasons at Florida before transferring to Mississippi State in 2024 and then to UCF in 2025.
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Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Conwell, who turned 22 on June 15 and watched the draft from his hometown of Indianapolis, began his college career South Florida before transferring to Indiana State for his sophomore season and Xavier for his junior season, and then closing his college career at Louisville.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
For some businesses, that means transferring a percentage of monthly revenue into savings.
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Rob Falzon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That’s partly due to energy privatization and the logistical challenges of transferring energy from one island to another.
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Lorela U. Sandoval,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
—
Megan Fahrney,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The Orlando native previously played two seasons at Florida before transferring to Mississippi State in 2024 and then to UCF in 2025.
—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Conwell, who turned 22 on June 15 and watched the draft from his hometown of Indianapolis, began his college career South Florida before transferring to Indiana State for his sophomore season and Xavier for his junior season, and then closing his college career at Louisville.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
For some businesses, that means transferring a percentage of monthly revenue into savings.
—
Rob Falzon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That’s partly due to energy privatization and the logistical challenges of transferring energy from one island to another.
—
Lorela U. Sandoval,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferring
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When the Spanish settlers decamped for Cuba in 1763 after ceding Florida to the English, the few surviving Tequesta, their numbers decimated by 200 years of captivity and slavery, conflict and ill treatment, are believed to have departed with them.
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As Jimmy is looking for options to simultaneously cut costs and jettison the property entirely, Sydney is trying to figure out how to do a dinner service with a pantry that’s nearly empty and a former mentor/partner/colleague, in Carmy, who is very bad at actually ceding control.
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The most enduring legacy may be not only transferring wealth, but also transmitting a commitment to ensure that everyone has a place at the table.
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Thompson is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm as well as transmitting threatening interstate communications.
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The district court first blocked enforcement of the law, and the Fourth Circuit later ruled against West Virginia on the Title IX claim while sending the Equal Protection issue back for more fact-finding.
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Congo placed third in Group K and among the top third-place group finishers, sending them on to the knockout rounds for the first time in history.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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However, the bill was so contentious that in order to squeak it through, legislators stuffed it full of carve-outs and exemptions, allowing cities to delay implementation by passing their own plans to add density.
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Rather than moving directly to their new institution, many spend days or weeks passing through federal transfer centers and local detention facilities before reaching their final destination.
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Earlier this month, Piper Sandler also initiated coverage of Take-Two , assigning the stock an overweight rating.
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The media blitz shocked some at City Hall, who believed Crowley should have waited until the emergency was over before publicly assigning blame.
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Winslow has been on a ventilator and is now battling septic shock, with organ failure and a spreading infection.
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Ukraine's drone revolution is spreading from the air to the ground.
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“Transferring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferring. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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