1
as in spreads
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
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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3
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 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system is equipment that transmits information about the aircraft's location, speed, altitude and other important flight parameters.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Once embedded, the sensors feed their data to a roadside measurement unit, which stores and transmits the information for analysis.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie—who transmits anger and despair with palpable, desperate energy—is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
The photograph transmits the breadth and mechanism of the Festival’s assembled in the way of a fine Titian oil — speaking of art works central to Venice — in which every human in the image is captured doing something vastly different from his or her neighbor.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Even with your porch lights off at night, the camera’s infrared night vision transmits a clear image.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Inconspicuous risk The rabies virus generally transmits through saliva via bites and scratches, and bat bites and scratches are easy to miss.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
For high‑resolution streaming, LDAC support transmits up to three times more data than standard Bluetooth, while crystal‑clear hands‑free calling ensures your voice comes through without background interference.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Rogers also hopes to eventually expand the range of sensations that the technology transmits to include the feeling of being poked, as well as compression, and mild heating and cooling.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2019
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Once embedded, the sensors feed their data to a roadside measurement unit, which stores and transmits the information for analysis.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie—who transmits anger and despair with palpable, desperate energy—is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
The photograph transmits the breadth and mechanism of the Festival’s assembled in the way of a fine Titian oil — speaking of art works central to Venice — in which every human in the image is captured doing something vastly different from his or her neighbor.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Even with your porch lights off at night, the camera’s infrared night vision transmits a clear image.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Inconspicuous risk The rabies virus generally transmits through saliva via bites and scratches, and bat bites and scratches are easy to miss.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
For high‑resolution streaming, LDAC support transmits up to three times more data than standard Bluetooth, while crystal‑clear hands‑free calling ensures your voice comes through without background interference.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Rogers also hopes to eventually expand the range of sensations that the technology transmits to include the feeling of being poked, as well as compression, and mild heating and cooling.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmits
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In particular, fire blight readily spreads from hawthorns to neighboring apples, as well as pear trees, and causes these trees to drop their blossoms, stop fruiting, display wilted stems and leaves, and develop other problems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Options strategy With an IV Rank of 47%, options prices are moderately elevated, making debit vertical spreads an efficient way to capture upside exposure.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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His longtime agent and friend, Steve Caric, often sends clients to him in the winter and early spring for extra work, and Paulsen welcomes them into his home and his brain.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Helen sends him on an off-the-books job to the London Mother House to use his mind-probing powers on Jasper (William Fichtner), a powerful vampire with a personal vendetta against the Talamasca.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2025
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Supporters call Shalom Wildlife zoo a 'magical place' While some critics say Wisconsin's loose oversight leaves too many gaps, Shalom's supporters see a very different story.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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That leaves Watson entering the season with uncertainty ahead.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to Mooney, the solution came in the form of a loan that gives the lender the guarantee of all of Westward’s assets.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Moog said the system delivers unmatched firepower, mobility, and commonality for light force formations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Make a Breakfast Burrito A breakfast burrito is a satisfying, portable option that delivers a great balance of carbs, protein, and fiber on a busy morning.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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One’s impression is suddenly modified by the casual strength his handshake conveys, and rightly so, for beneath the elegant lines of his suit are hidden a hard body and the stamina of 10 battalions.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Within all that, though, Drinkwitz also typically conveys some more salient central themes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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The strategy transfers your pretax or nondeductible IRA funds to a Roth IRA to kickstart future tax-free growth.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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That transfers the risk to a new resident, leaving the community still facing future costly risks.—
Debolina Banerjee,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the Turing test, a judge communicates by text with two unseen interlocutors—one human, one machine—and tries to tell them apart.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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More news to know now Hegseth clamped down on how the military communicates with Congress.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Transmits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmits. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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