1
as in to spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
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3
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
transmitted the deed of his house to his lawyer
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Recent Examples of transmit
Survivors used an iPhone’s SOS feature to contact emergency responders and transmit their location.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
As a result, an untold number of people worldwide, including children, are dying from diseases transmitted through dirty water.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The capsule finishes its job by transmitting its data wirelessly to our computers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
The rectennas would receive microwave beams transmitted from satellites in geostationary orbit and convert them directly into grid-ready electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
As a result, an untold number of people worldwide, including children, are dying from diseases transmitted through dirty water.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
The capsule finishes its job by transmitting its data wirelessly to our computers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
The rectennas would receive microwave beams transmitted from satellites in geostationary orbit and convert them directly into grid-ready electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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Europe’s is a false economy, spending less now, but risking spending far more if the conflict spreads in the future.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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How to use the SOS feature Using a satellite to text is not the same experience as sending a normal text message.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Garcia Richard in a letter sent last week called on federal authorities and state prosecutors to ensure a thorough criminal investigation into allegations related to the ranch.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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With the high court passing on the city’s request, that leaves in place a ruling that the city violated state law and needs to update its housing plan and zone for at least 13,368 new homes this decade, including affordable options.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Air vibrates the tissues in the voice box while an area just above contracts, leaving a small opening for the whistle to escape.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Casanovas and the team were driven by the emotions that the movie conveyed and tried to reflect that.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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That means sophisticated players scrutinized the loans and the companies involved and felt comfortable paying nearly full price for the debt, a message that Blue Owl co-President Craig Packer sought to convey in interviews several times this week.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Receiver Mylan Graham transferred from Ohio State to Notre Dame.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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If not for Rice setting the foundation, the 6-foot-7 Betts wouldn’t have transferred from Stanford to become an All-American and raise the ceiling.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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For those criminals, there is zero tolerance — they should be immediately deported or imprisoned, and sanctuary jurisdictions that give them safe harbor must be held accountable.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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But Andrews said state law doesn’t give counties the authority to issue moratoria.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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No charges were filed against Ramos-Caballero and he was never arrested by the Boise Police Department, who handed him over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents the day of the incident.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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The City Council has not voted on the project since handing it off in October 2024 and did not weigh in on the plans before their release.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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An emergency official communicated with a guide for more than four hours, relaying critical information to sheriff’s deputies, according to Don O’Keefe, chief of law enforcement at California’s Office of Emergency Services.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Drivers who can't communicate effectively are supposed to be pulled off the road.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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