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transfuses

verb

present tense third-person singular of transfuse
1
as in transmits
to cause (something) to pass from one to another a teacher who is able to transfuse his enthusiasm and passion for history to his students

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2
as in suffuses
to spread throughout light transfused the room as the sun rose

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfuses
  1. transmits
  2. suffuses
  3. spreads
  4. penetrates
  5. conveys
  6. permeates
  7. gives
  8. communicates
Verb
  • This handy gadget picks up your Bluetooth signal and transmits audio to up to two Bluetooth devices.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The sender entangles its light field with the hologram’s light field and transmits the resulting signal.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of transmits
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  • But the latter’s crisply executed harmonies are but one of multiple examples of what splendid singing suffuses this production.
    — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
  • Announcing its hardcore aspirations with a moody steel-blue palette that suffuses the rural setting with dread, the film takes place almost entirely on a remote cow farm, the home of a mixed-race family of three.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
Definition of suffuses
Verb
  • Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when people cough, sneeze, talk or breath.
    — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The disease, which spreads through bites and scratches from infected animals, is most commonly carried by bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of spreads
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  • Leather Honey penetrates deep to protect new leather and rejuvenate dry leather and old leather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The latter, on the other hand, has a smaller molecular makeup that penetrates deeper into the skin and provides longer lasting moisture retention.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of penetrates
Verb
  • The fungus plays the long game, said Taylor, who conveys his deep knowledge and love of biology with a dark, humorous relish.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The hard shell then has lower forces transmitted to it, and in turn conveys lower forces to the interior soft helmet padding and then lower forces to the head.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of conveys
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  • His professional partner, Emma (Michelle Keegan), is a headstrong presence in the force and consistently confronts the everyday sexism that permeates the office.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • From here, a fracas of colors, textures, and patterns permeates every last corner of this 57-room hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of permeates
Verb
  • Jurors are required to follow the law as the judge gives it to them.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The cashmere blend also gives it that soft, elevated feel that makes even a basic travel outfit look a little more thoughtful.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of gives
Verb
  • How each leader communicates, delegates, decides and responds under pressure can be just as influential.
    — Kenzie Biggins, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The software communicates with JetKVM over USB, so even the target computer itself doesn't need network access.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of communicates
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“Transfuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfuses. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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