transmits

verb

present tense third-person singular of transmit
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 higher-ups in Moscow have made their needs clear, and the mayor dutifully transmits them. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 The Roadster features a steer-by-wire yoke that electronically transmits steering inputs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The components connect to a custom wristwatch-type electronic unit that processes the signals, transmits them wirelessly to a computer and stores the measurements on a microSD card. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 This handy gadget picks up your Bluetooth signal and transmits audio to up to two Bluetooth devices. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 The sender entangles its light field with the hologram’s light field and transmits the resulting signal. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 Airport malaria is a very rare form of the disease’s transmission and occurs when a mosquito survives a flight from a malaria-endemic country and transmits the disease at or near the airport. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 While the car transmits every ripple in the road, its trick Multimatic dampers round off imperfections beautifully, so the chassis never feels discombobulated. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 His music gives me chills, transmits cosmic waves of light, wisdom, and divine emotions. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmits
  1. spreads
  2. sends
  3. leaves
  4. gives
  5. entrusts
  6. conveys
  7. delivers
  8. communicates
Verb
  • The announcement comes as opposition to data centers spreads across the US, in response to massive projects that have begun development and construction, frequently with little or no input from local residents.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In the morning, just as dawn’s light spreads across the island, Lea McCauley finally closes her eyes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of spreads
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  • Meta’s Muse is a personal artificial intelligence agent that sends email for you, shops and books travel for you, and uses your apps to act on your behalf.
    — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Smack sends a monthly newsletter updating investors on his progress.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sends
Verb
  • The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • That standard leaves ample room to question any donor’s spending, endorsements and influence.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • Hemphill says doing the main pruning in spring prevents winter damage to tender young shoots and gives them a clean start for the new season.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of gives
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  • State attorneys general argued that the Constitution entrusts states, not federal officials, to conduct elections.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of entrusts
Verb
  • The best aspect of the film is the lead performance by Apa, who doesn’t resemble Stewart all that much but conveys his essence and aw-shucks appeal with body language and perfect vocal imitation.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The forcefulness of their singing conveys desperation, but preempts so much of the nuance that enlivens their songs—the fundamental regret in their voice grinding against the fundamental determination.
    — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of conveys
Verb
  • GuangYu utilized extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities to wrap the chassis in lightweight carbon-fiber panels to create a vehicle that delivers a staggering 370 hp per metric ton.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Blue Origin has developed a new rocket engine that delivers more thrust with significantly less hardware.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of delivers
Verb
  • Targets household robotics Meta’s reported design requirements place considerable emphasis on how the robot perceives and communicates with people.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In particular, there’s long been issues regarding how the Commerce Department coordinates and communicates with the FCC on their respective processes for implementing import bans on products made in foreign adversary countries.
    — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Transmits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmits. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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