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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Verb
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The CubeSat takes a high-definition image of its surroundings every 2 minutes and transmits it to the laptop.—
Joanna Goodrich,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Dec. 2025 -
In one of his stories a fabricator of artificial eyes creates a portable surveillance camera in the form of an egg-size eyeball that transmits images to its creator.—
Michael Dirda,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Patriotism suffuses the Made in America movement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Nov. 2025
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An international cult favorite, Lee is revered for the philosophical nerve that suffuses his rigorously inventive melodramas, which variously pick apart the complexities of Korean society.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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That's how informality spreads, and productivity dies.—
Ricardo Torres,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Measles symptoms can appear between seven and 21 days after exposure and may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash that typically starts on the face and spreads downward.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The oily petroleum base penetrates the finish on the wood, displacing the moisture trapped inside, and the oils also nourish and condition dry wood.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The oil penetrates the wood to keep it from drying out, while the beeswax adds a gentle protective layer that repels water.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In a short almond shape, this set conveys quiet confidence and sophistication.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Even just sitting quietly at his side, the Irish actress conveys the healing power of human connection in several quietly profound scenes that course-correct his attitudes on life.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hotness anchors itself in the ground and permeates out from the middle of the chest.—
Caroline Rothstein,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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This works because the soap’s fragrance gently permeates the space, keeping your clothes fresh and clean.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These media events are how the program communicates with fans and boosters.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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With that setting on, the browser communicates to sites that the visitor wants the site to respect the user’s preference.—
Wire Report,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Transfuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfuses. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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