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
The strategy targets Aedes aegypti, a mosquito species responsible for transmitting the majority of dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya cases worldwide.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Nvidia is also investing billions into other firms developing photonics technology, which use light to transmit data.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 June 2026
No one knew exactly how it was transmitted or who was at risk.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Time, 2 June 2026
Humanoid robots built on harmonic drives, a type of gear system used to transmit torque with very high precision, often used in industrial robots, can weigh 150 to 200 pounds.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Nvidia is also investing billions into other firms developing photonics technology, which use light to transmit data.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 June 2026
No one knew exactly how it was transmitted or who was at risk.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Time, 2 June 2026
Humanoid robots built on harmonic drives, a type of gear system used to transmit torque with very high precision, often used in industrial robots, can weigh 150 to 200 pounds.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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The pop-up was announced by only one social media post, but word spread.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Four bedrooms and five bathrooms are spread across roughly 6,200 square feet, where a floating glass staircase connects two switchback-style levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Washington — The House approved an effort on Thursday to send fresh assistance to Ukraine after a few Republican members joined with Democrats to force a vote on the issue.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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If Scott had thrown a scoreless inning and sent the game into the 10th, Roberts planned to have Ohtani pinch hit for Miguel Rojas, the third batter due up.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Several students testified that Anthony was repeatedly asked to leave the Memorial High School tent before the confrontation escalated.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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That would leave the US emergency oil reserve with the least amount of oil since the early 1980s, when the economy was smaller and consumed less energy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Outside, the grounds strike a balance between playful and Zen-inspired, with a giant Jeff Koons balloon dog greeting visitors in the circular driveway—a whimsical touch that’s unlikely to convey with the property.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Composer Mac Quayle’s score plays a deep cello conveying deep dread.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Other students will transfer to two additional schools.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Everything learned can be transferred to ABB’s commercial charger installations.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Further, current macroeconomic risks would call for more hedging, given that consumer sentiment may be pressured in the coming months by persistently higher oil prices, while decline in the savings rate could signal another sign of fragility, Murphy said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Tovar ambushed Kilian’s first offering, pulling a two-run homer over the left-field fence to hand the Giants their fourth straight loss.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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If the 5 in 5 rule means the clock is ticking on their college eligibility as soon as they’re handed a high school diploma, more Minnesota kids are likely to leave the prep ranks early.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Amazon's warehouse robot Proteus has animated eyes to communicate safely with humans.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Does a great job communicating.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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