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
White matter transmits those signals between gray matter areas and to more distant parts of the brain and spinal cord.
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New Atlas, 29 July 2025
This two-pack of Wi-Fi 6E routers provides up to 4,400 square feet of network coverage, transmitting over the 6GHz radio band to support emerging wireless technologies like Thread and Matter.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
Remarkably, this bacteria and the virus that causes dengue are unable to coexist inside the mosquito that transmits this disease.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 26 July 2025
Because the boats operate in remote locations, each machine is equipped with Starlink internet that transmits data to continue training the model in real time.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
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New Atlas, 29 July 2025
This two-pack of Wi-Fi 6E routers provides up to 4,400 square feet of network coverage, transmitting over the 6GHz radio band to support emerging wireless technologies like Thread and Matter.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
Remarkably, this bacteria and the virus that causes dengue are unable to coexist inside the mosquito that transmits this disease.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 26 July 2025
Because the boats operate in remote locations, each machine is equipped with Starlink internet that transmits data to continue training the model in real time.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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Since then, King has created over 150 renderings spread across 10 posts that show the Queen City from new angles.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemic warning as the worst yellow fever outbreak in decades spread across South America.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
31 July 2025
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Two days after the letter was sent, Abbott announced 18 items on the special session agenda.—
Rachel Royster
July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Corinth, the wrangler of volunteers, spent evenings recruiting people from Facebook to help the next day or coordinating with Starbucks and H-E-B, which both sent teams.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Eventually, the ground will subside, leaving behind a crater about 1,000 feet deep and nearly 2 miles across where Oak Flat and its religious and environmental significance now stand.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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In 2023, lawmakers passed a set of safety requirements for districts in the wake of the May 24, 2022, mass shooting at Uvalde's Robb Elementary School that left 19 students and two teachers dead.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Mindful nonverbal communication is crucial for congruence, ensuring your body language aligns with your verbal message to convey the intended tone and emotion accurately.—
Su Bridgman,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The intentional combo conveys a sense of authority: The kind of person who always arrives on time, leads the meeting, and never misses a step.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
26 July 2025
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Griner was transferred to a Russian penal colony roughly 300 miles outside of Moscow after being sentenced to nine years in prison.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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More than 1,800 files were transferred after Gong had already accepted a position with one of the company's competitors.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Earlier that month, Dobie students, teachers and families learned the district is considering closing their 51-year-old campus or handing it over to a charter operator in the fall as a preemptive measure to stave off severe state sanctions.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But, where most new arrivals are handed a club scarf or even a football to hold aloft, the 27-year-old was instead clutching the symbol of a very different sport.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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If your business is targeting global markets this holiday season, develop a plan that clearly communicates shipping costs, delivery expectations and tax implications.—
Greg Hewitt,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There can be no one-to-one correspondence between text and image because, first, that would make for a boring book, and second, words and images do not communicate in the same ways.—
Philip Nel
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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