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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as in suffuses
to spread throughout
light transfused the room as the sun rose
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On the satellite side, a compact optical terminal transmits the data downlink as a focused laser beam, typically at a wavelength around 1550 nanometers.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026 -
There’s no denying that Caurón leans into the sentimental here and elsewhere, yet there’s a strong gust of catharsis that García Treviño transmits as Liborio’s bloodied body refuses to surrender.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Well, that and quantum teleportation, which is the reason that quantum entanglement suffuses this entire field to this day.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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To this day, kingship suffuses Iranian literature and mythology.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, the striking shrub spreads by roots and seeds, overtaking native plants.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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The disease spreads through coughing or sneezing with respiratory droplets containing bacteria.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Why Oven Temperature Matters For Baked Potatoes Oven temperature determines how heat penetrates the potato, affecting how the starches inside gelatinize and soften.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the probe penetrates less than 4 inches, the soil is considered compacted.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Take the brand’s Antigua coffee table, which conveys an effortless, breezy place for morning coffee on your deck or patio.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the main part of a fungus is actually its mycelium, a tangled, cobweb-like structure that permeates the forest’s leaf litter and soil.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Along with playing for a new coach — former Major League Soccer standout Chris Armas is leading an NWSL team for the first time — change permeates the roster.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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An extension gives you more time to file, but not more time to pay, according to the IRS.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Humphrey communicates with the VTS and says 18 civilian operators have not been paid in over a month due to the government shutdown.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lina communicates using a method in which a nonspeaking person spells out words with the assistance of a facilitator, often a family member.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Transfuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfuses. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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