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 keyboard is also powered by Corsair Axion's hyper-processing technology, meaning that your inputs are transmitted up to eight times faster than other conventional gaming keyboards.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any means.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The virus is transmitted when a mosquito feeds on an infected person and then bites someone else.
Dr. Paul Sax, clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, said an outbreak in the U.S. is unlikely.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
That could mean a low-cost tool that patients use at home, transmitting data directly to their physician.
—Carla Mendez, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any means.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The virus is transmitted when a mosquito feeds on an infected person and then bites someone else.
Dr. Paul Sax, clinical director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, said an outbreak in the U.S. is unlikely.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
That could mean a low-cost tool that patients use at home, transmitting data directly to their physician.
—Carla Mendez, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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Blazes have spread across southern Europe in recent days.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Firefighters from Evergreen, Smith Valley and Whitefish assisted Kalispell crews in dousing flames that spread to adjacent grass.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In response, outgoing chairman of Nissan Americas Jeremie Papin confirmed that the company backed away from its DEI policy in a letter sent to employees on Dec. 18, Bloomberg reported.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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His aghast reactions to United conceding goals or losing games regularly send him viral on social media.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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A little bit of Paris is leaving Findlay Market when French Crust Cafe & Bistro shuts down at 4 p.m. Sunday.—
FOX19 NOW,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Sunglasses and water bottles were strung out around campus during the chaos, leaving a crowded, makeshift lost and found table.—
Shane Brennan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Bad Logic Your prompts may not convey the full picture—and AI loves to take shortcuts.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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But islanders say the videos can't convey the enormous complexities of the challenges their communities face.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruth, who was being treated for an eating disorder, was transferred to the location in October 2021, per the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Skeptics warn that Putin is playing for time, for the opportunity to keep hammering Ukraine on the battlefield while giving lip service to seeking peace.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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On Monday, All Points East, Rock en Seine, and Forwards Festival announced that the rap star would no longer be performing, although no reason was given for the cancellations.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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Wash hands thoroughly after handling reptiles, and change clothes before picking up a child.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The non-profit news outlet The City reported the encounter late Wednesday, Aug. 20, a few hours after Winnie Greco allegedly handed an open bag of Herr's sour cream and onion rippled potato chips to journalist Katie Honan following a Harlem campaign event.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The incident occurred in a part of the airport where air traffic controllers do not communicate with flight crews, the FAA said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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While the policy remains in place, Worrell said her office continues to communicate with policing agencies to ensure nonarrest cases don’t sit idle.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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