1
as in spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in sent
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
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as in transferred
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 transmitted
The news has been met with fear by a world still reeling from the pandemic, as hantavirus, a viral disease transmitted to humans by rodents that causes serious infections of the lungs or kidneys, does not have a specific vaccine, treatment, or cure.
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Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 10 May 2026
Hantavirus usually spreads when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings and isn’t easily transmitted between people.
—Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The human-to-human spread of the Andes strain is typically transmitted by extremely close contact with an affected individual.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
The virus can be transmitted to humans through urine or fecal matter and cause fatal lung and kidney complications in humans.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
There are multiple options to vaccinate your dog and cat against Lyme disease, the disease most commonly transmitted by ticks, as part of routine care.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
It can be transmitted person-to-person, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The bill, though, hasn't been formally transmitted to his desk.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Starting in May, drone pilots in China must also begin registering with their real names and link their drones to official identification or a cellphone number, with flight data being transmitted to the government.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Nicola Bambini, Vanity Fair, 10 May 2026
Hantavirus usually spreads when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings and isn’t easily transmitted between people.
—Iain Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The human-to-human spread of the Andes strain is typically transmitted by extremely close contact with an affected individual.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
The virus can be transmitted to humans through urine or fecal matter and cause fatal lung and kidney complications in humans.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
There are multiple options to vaccinate your dog and cat against Lyme disease, the disease most commonly transmitted by ticks, as part of routine care.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 May 2026
It can be transmitted person-to-person, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
The bill, though, hasn't been formally transmitted to his desk.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Starting in May, drone pilots in China must also begin registering with their real names and link their drones to official identification or a cellphone number, with flight data being transmitted to the government.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitted
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Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a once obscure disease, with an extraordinarily high death rate, rises amid changing climate conditions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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In rare cases, hantavirus infections can be spread between people, WHO said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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And when Jalen Brunson banked in a floater with just under four minutes left in the period — a sequence that sent Maxey into frustration and head coach Nick Nurse calling a timeout — the Knicks’ lead suddenly swelled to 12.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The Grizzlies sent seven batters to the plate in the sixth, scoring three times.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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They were transferred on two medical aircrafts and have since landed in the Netherlands for treatment, Oceanwide said.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht, who transferred to Penn State from Iowa State, talked Wednesday about how Campbell will be able to change the culture within the program.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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All the comedy was that flick of the wrist writing and the way that the lines were conveyed.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Is there one seamless look or visual note that is being conveyed?—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the sixth, they were handed a gift in the form of three straight two-out walks from starting pitcher Bryce Elder, before he was replaced by reliever Robert Suarez.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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When the bottom rod got hit, Sean Van Bibber grabbed it out of the rod-holder and set the hook, then handed the rod to his older brother, who landed the snapper.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Through it all, my guides communicated with one another, creating a seamless experience throughout.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Initially, the couple communicated through letters or occasional electronic messages as Olga was transferred to different facilities across the country.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Thorne also entrusted Munden, a frequent collaborator, to interpret the script his own way.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Stepping into the role as starting quarterback at Jones, the Class 4A state runner-up, will be Peyton Carroll (6-foot-2, 185 pounds), a sophomore who saw limited time a year ago, but a player with whom Jones coaches have entrusted the role of QB1.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Transmitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitted. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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