transfusing

verb

present participle of transfuse
1
as in transmitting
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 suffusing
to spread throughout light transfused the room as the sun rose

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfusing
  1. transmitting
  2. suffusing
  3. spreading
  4. penetrating
  5. giving
  6. permeating
  7. conveying
Verb
  • Under a contract with Idaho Power, Meta will pay to buy all of the electricity produced by the three new solar plants, plus a share of the systemwide costs of transmitting power to the data center, Berg said in July.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Clearly, the impacts of the AI investment surge are spilling beyond the tech sector itself, gradually transmitting into corporate bond issuance, long-term interest rates, and the broader debate surrounding US monetary policy.
    — , CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of transmitting
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  • The threat of shattered glass if the bottle breaks, the subsequent odor suffusing all the items in your carryon, liquids seeping dangerously close to electronics—none of it sounds like a good idea.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of suffusing
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  • The bumper is designed to break up any incoming debris particles, spreading the impact energy over a larger area of the wall.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The attack can also hit both Android and iOS WeChat accounts, spreading itself through phone calls on the app.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of spreading
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  • Ukraine has spent years using its drone arsenal to great effect, both in its wartime front with Russian forces and in penetrating deep into Russian territory for daring aerial attacks on fuel and commercial infrastructure.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The brand's proprietary whitening system is designed to lift surface stains without penetrating enamel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of penetrating
Verb
  • In standard Series 62 form, the engine produced around 210 hp, giving the big Cadillac plenty of muscle for its era.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Seattle can keep itself in games, much like this one, by stone-walling opponents and giving its offense a chance to take advantage of short fields and turnovers.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of giving
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  • This isn’t the first time that Shakira has spoken out about the ongoing fear permeating the Latino community over the last couple of years.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • While strong, permeating odors may need more intensive remediation, vinegar can still refresh the space.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of permeating
Verb
  • As Josephine’s mother, Claire, Chan is luminous with quiet sorrow, conveying maternal guilt and helplessness with precision.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Bin Zayed allegedly passed this message to the Israeli premier in late September 2023, reportedly conveying a sense of seriousness about the threat.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of conveying
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“Transfusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfusing. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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