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
Listening to a Swift song is like eating a candy bar that transmits a personal essay into your memory.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 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
Unlike narrowband or Wi-Fi technologies that use specific frequency bands, UWB transmits data across a wide range of frequencies, enabling precise location tracking, high data rates and minimal interference with other signals.
—Iri Trashanki, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The tower transmits signals to the local radio station, KKOB-AM.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024
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
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 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
Unlike narrowband or Wi-Fi technologies that use specific frequency bands, UWB transmits data across a wide range of frequencies, enabling precise location tracking, high data rates and minimal interference with other signals.
—Iri Trashanki, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The tower transmits signals to the local radio station, KKOB-AM.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024
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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The virus is contagious and spreads through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus, according to the CDC.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The male balances on the female's back and spreads his wings, showing just how flexible those stilt legs are.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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The technical feat Fonseca pulled off involves a Python script that monitors the game memory through the Dolphin emulator, sends dialogue context to AI models like GPT-5 or Gemini, and writes the responses back into the GameCube's RAM.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nothing sends chills down your spine like evil clowns, undead monsters and a filthy car.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Her athletic resume leaves small room for debate on who, besides her, can be crowned the greatest female sprinter of all time.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, leaves even turn purple, notes the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bankruptcy law, at § 365, essentially gives the trustee of the bankruptcy estate the right to either accept an executory contract (meaning that the trustee will have to render performance to get the benefit) or can reject the contract and forfeit the benefit.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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By late summer, ICE began showing up at job sites, which gives it a much bigger return on its investment.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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By solving MXene’s stability problem and suppressing chloride corrosion, the research delivers a material that balances conductivity, durability, and performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, the research conveys an important message.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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Through the first-person narration of his protagonist, Nicholas, a teenager suddenly besieged by anxiety, Clune conveys with uncanny vividness what a panic attack feels like.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission, which transfers all of that power to the wheels, plus both traction control and a quickshifter are included, which make life easier.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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Currently, the Southern Gas Corridor (including TANAP) already transfers Azerbaijani gas via Georgia to Turkey and Europe, but bypasses Armenia.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Use one-on-one time to understand how each employee learns, communicates and thrives.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That much is apparent just by talking with Hobert, who communicates her ambitions with sharp focus.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Transmits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmits. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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