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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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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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as in moves
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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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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as in hands
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
transferred the ball to the running back
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Recent Examples of transfers
However, Sanders insists that his legislation transfers a fair amount of wealth while critically ensuring that AI benefits humanity.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
The Gators boast tremendous depth at running back, led by 1,000-yard rusher Jadan Baugh and transfers Evan Pryor (Cincinnati) and London Montgomery (East Carolina).
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Many of the Division I transfers who came in were underutilized at their previous schools and have thrived.
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Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
But there’s no legal mechanism to stop a migrant from being deported to a third country, which then transfers them home.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
In the United States, there is no federal law that automatically transfers employment.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
The sentiment transfers well to potato salad.
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2026
The Cambridge team instead used a process known as photocatalytic transfer hydrogenation, or PTH, which transfers hydrogen from one material to another using light energy.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.
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New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
The Gators boast tremendous depth at running back, led by 1,000-yard rusher Jadan Baugh and transfers Evan Pryor (Cincinnati) and London Montgomery (East Carolina).
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
Many of the Division I transfers who came in were underutilized at their previous schools and have thrived.
—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
But there’s no legal mechanism to stop a migrant from being deported to a third country, which then transfers them home.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
In the United States, there is no federal law that automatically transfers employment.
—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
The sentiment transfers well to potato salad.
—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2026
The Cambridge team instead used a process known as photocatalytic transfer hydrogenation, or PTH, which transfers hydrogen from one material to another using light energy.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.
—
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfers
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Lean too far toward caution and a firm cedes ground to bolder rivals and to the automation-first newcomers.
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That’s what happens when the hegemon cedes hegemony.
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The system processes pilot inputs through computers and transmits electrical signals to flight controls, improving safety, reliability, maneuverability, and reducing aircraft weight by removing mechanical linkages.
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When the waves reflect back, the radar receives them and transmits data about the number, height, direction, and speed of aerial passersby.
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The motion sends the project proposal back to the Harbor Commission for further review.
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That airflow obstruction sends oxygen levels plummeting, stimulating the pulmonary arteries to squeeze.
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If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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Picking tomorrow’s outfit tonight, when no clock is running, hands your morning self a decision that is already made.
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His own ideal already hands workers a fortune.
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Journalists are critical to weaving together a public narrative that conveys the magic of the games, the beauty of teamwork, and the skill of sportsmanship.
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Emma D’Arcy imbues Rhaenyra’s every line with a breathless giddiness that conveys the character’s reckless naivete.
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While no poultry or other species are currently affected, and Australia's international disease-free status holds, experts warn of severe consequences if the virus spreads to freshwater ducks.
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The most notable change occurred in 2025 with the addition of a 48-inch panoramic display that spreads across the entire dashboard.
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“Transfers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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