1
as in to spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in to send
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 to leave
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 transmit
The disease is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.
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Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The greatest danger came after nightfall from the swarming mosquitoes that transmitted malaria.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Of particular concern right now are native Culex mosquitoes, which can transmit deadly West Nile virus, Diaz said.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Balancing the critical need to expand the capacity to generate and transmit electricity within Maryland with environmental and other considerations is a daunting challenge, as demonstrated by the controversy over the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) proposed by PJM Interconnection.
—David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2025
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Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The greatest danger came after nightfall from the swarming mosquitoes that transmitted malaria.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Of particular concern right now are native Culex mosquitoes, which can transmit deadly West Nile virus, Diaz said.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Balancing the critical need to expand the capacity to generate and transmit electricity within Maryland with environmental and other considerations is a daunting challenge, as demonstrated by the controversy over the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) proposed by PJM Interconnection.
—David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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After rumors spread recently that Coinbase and Ripple were vying to acquire Circle, the largest stablecoin company in the United States just squashed speculation by announcing their IPO will go live next week on June 4.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The feature was received well by their readers and gradually spread to other publications.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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John Ross Bend, Ore. • Letters should be sent with the writer’s name, address, and daytime phone number via e-mail to themail@newyorker.com.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Resulting shortages sent automakers worldwide into a tizzy.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Ground crews attacked the right flank of the fire while an air tanker made retardant drops across the head and left flank.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Lale Esquivel followed with a liner to left plating McDermott to give Grapevine a 2-0 lead.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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However, in languages like Spanish, French, or Italian, adjectives and other grammatical cues often convey gender.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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If the Wizards finish in the top-eight of the 2026 NBA Draft order, a pair of second-round picks — Washington’s in 2026 and 2027 — will convey instead of a first-round pick.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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Trump has proposed transferring the department's responsibilities to other agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The provision outlines regulatory definitions and sets new rates related to making and transferring silencers.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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This team has given me the opportunity to be reborn as a footballer and as a person.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Mason came to our dressing room and gave Lee his shirt and had a few kind words with him.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The Bad Boys star previously joked that Murphy handed the responsibility to him.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Around a year ago, Marc Bernal took advantage of an opportunity handed to him by then-new head coach Hansi Flick, which entailed him training with the first team in preseason.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Communication Style Traditional leaders communicate top down, often in a formal or somewhat guarded tone.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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