TRANSMISSIONS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

transmissions

noun

plural of transmission

as in communications

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Recent Examples of transmissions Where all other Mustangs mount their transmissions directly to the back of their engines, the GTD’s transmission sits on the rear axle. — Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Its adaptable architecture supports missions including tactical logistics, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, communications support and other mission-critical applications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Whiting, 33, was appointed by Commissioner Richard Lara to serve on the city’s property advisory board and previously served on the city’s communications committee.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of communications

Noun

Taking larger distributions can cause a retirement portfolio to shrink faster, particularly if those withdrawals occur during a period of weak investment returns.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Depending on the facts, annual distributions may also be required.

— Ronald Stair, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of distributions

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However, there was not enough evidence to draw clear conclusions on whether free drug samples and other promotions affect decisions to place specific drugs on hospital formularies.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
For generations, the series showed, white men had dominated the department, while Black and women firefighters had been ostracized and put in danger, shut out of the most desirable fire stations and passed over for promotions.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotions

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But the recent ads differ from many past public service announcements because they aren't aimed at helping members of the public benefit from specific government programs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
But the recent ads differ from many past public service announcements in that they aren’t aimed at helping members of the public benefit from specific government programs.

— Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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