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
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.
—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 SEALs team takes a photograph of bin Laden’s face and transmits it to American officials.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The Amp then transmits the audio through any connected speakers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Regeneron's gene therapy Otarmeni treats a rare disease where a faulty OTOF gene limits production of a protein that transmits sound signals in the ear.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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 SEALs team takes a photograph of bin Laden’s face and transmits it to American officials.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The Amp then transmits the audio through any connected speakers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Regeneron's gene therapy Otarmeni treats a rare disease where a faulty OTOF gene limits production of a protein that transmits sound signals in the ear.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmits
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Typically, hantavirus spreads by inhaling particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of wild rodents.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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When trust declines at the top, ambiguity spreads below.—
Britton Bloch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Employee Alana Miller said operating the business in such a historic building sends an important message.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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CharlotteFive sends a fresh roundup of Charlotte’s food, drink and lifestyle news to inboxes every weekday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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That leaves an interesting two-by-two decision at stake.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Hotel Breakers Sandusky, Ohio Hotel Breakers gives you a two-for-one waterfront hotel experience.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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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).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Wide-leg denim has the kind of nonchalance that conveys relaxed elegance.—
Selene Oliva,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
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This phrase conveys that recognizing their struggles and reaching out for assistance shows strength.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The World Cup delivers huge global audiences, and even a few extra minutes per match creates a significant amount of premium advertising inventory across the tournament.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The film delivers the kind of ambitious, high-concept storytelling that excites audiences while remaining grounded in compelling human emotion.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
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So Wei communicates his sentiments with bruised bodies and broken bones.—
Andy Crump,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Lake County Board of Commissioners President Michael Repay, D-3rd, said when the sheriff communicates the need for repairs, the commissioners facilitate the work needed, even using a construction company the sheriff’s office requested.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Transmits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmits. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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