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as in cedes
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 transmits
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 sends
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 moves
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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5
as in leaves
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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6
as in hands
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
transferred the ball to the running back
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Unlike narrowband or Wi-Fi technologies that use specific frequency bands, UWB transmits data across a wide range of frequencies, enabling precise location tracking, high data rates and minimal interference with other signals.—
Iri Trashanki,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
The tower transmits signals to the local radio station, KKOB-AM.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
15 Oct. 2024
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After a short wait, one of the pilots sends back live video of a Russian soldier, his form clearly visible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Watchdog sends clear message to ‘sanctuary’ officials.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The open-concept floor plan leaves ample space for a dining room table, couch, and coffee table.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2024
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Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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To the west, strong winds and several inches of snow were forecast from northern Idaho to western Iowa on Monday as a low pressure system moves east from the Rockies and spreads over the Plains and Midwest regions.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
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After guests complete avalanche training in the morning, runs are accessed from the warm comfort of a snowcat that transports skiers and snowboarders to the top of terrain and picks them up at the bottom, to do it all again.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Alessi describes one version resembling a cruise missile which transports 40 attack drones over 1800 miles and release them close to the target area.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This program admits individuals for 30-day cycles, assigns them to a case manager, and requires active participation to end homelessness.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bill also assigns penalties for a first offense of $100 to $300 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Transfers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfers. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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