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as in spreads
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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as in sends
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
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as in leaves
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 transmits
The system processes pilot inputs through computers and transmits electrical signals to flight controls, improving safety, reliability, maneuverability, and reducing aircraft weight by removing mechanical linkages.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
When the waves reflect back, the radar receives them and transmits data about the number, height, direction, and speed of aerial passersby.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
It’s written in the practice of ancient agricultural methods; it’s written in hula, an embodied language that transmits stories over centuries.
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Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
There are more than 3,500 different species of mosquito, but just Aedes aegypti transmits most cases of dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
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Bay City News,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
This matters especially for Ebola, which transmits only after symptoms begin – meaning a person who can actually spread the virus is already identifiable through symptom screening, making case detection and isolation far more effective than geographic restriction.
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Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
The virus transmits human-to-human amid close, prolonged contact with a symptomatic case.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
The Amp then transmits the audio through any connected speakers.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
The SEALs team takes a photograph of bin Laden’s face and transmits it to American officials.
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Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
When the waves reflect back, the radar receives them and transmits data about the number, height, direction, and speed of aerial passersby.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
It’s written in the practice of ancient agricultural methods; it’s written in hula, an embodied language that transmits stories over centuries.
—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
There are more than 3,500 different species of mosquito, but just Aedes aegypti transmits most cases of dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
This matters especially for Ebola, which transmits only after symptoms begin – meaning a person who can actually spread the virus is already identifiable through symptom screening, making case detection and isolation far more effective than geographic restriction.
—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
The virus transmits human-to-human amid close, prolonged contact with a symptomatic case.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
The Amp then transmits the audio through any connected speakers.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
The SEALs team takes a photograph of bin Laden’s face and transmits it to American officials.
—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmits
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While no poultry or other species are currently affected, and Australia's international disease-free status holds, experts warn of severe consequences if the virus spreads to freshwater ducks.
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The most notable change occurred in 2025 with the addition of a 48-inch panoramic display that spreads across the entire dashboard.
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The motion sends the project proposal back to the Harbor Commission for further review.
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That airflow obstruction sends oxygen levels plummeting, stimulating the pulmonary arteries to squeeze.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
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And Curry entrusts his considerable talent to Kerr, who can look at his star point guard and just about diagnose his disposition.
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The host of the massacre is the powerful tycoon Chester Danforth (filmmaker David Cronenberg), a hotel and casino impresario, who entrusts the actual event planning to his adult children, twins Ursula and Titus (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy).
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Journalists are critical to weaving together a public narrative that conveys the magic of the games, the beauty of teamwork, and the skill of sportsmanship.
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Emma D’Arcy imbues Rhaenyra’s every line with a breathless giddiness that conveys the character’s reckless naivete.
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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More than just a structural framework, bone also functions as a highly active tissue that helps regulate the body’s mineral balance, supports blood cell production and communicates with multiple organ systems.
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During the press conference, Warsh suggested more changes are likely across how the Fed operates and communicates.
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“Transmits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmits. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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