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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3
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 chikungunya virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, causes fever and severe joint pain, according to the World Health Organization.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The committee debated whether doctors should wait a month before giving a dose—even though some women aren’t screened for the virus during pregnancy and the virus can be transmitted by other caregivers—but ultimately decided to table the issue.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
When a call is challenged, the Hawk-Eye view will quickly be transmitted through the 5G network, and it will be shown almost instantaneously to the spectators at each stadium via the videoboard as well as home viewers on respective broadcasts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
It's estimated that more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease develop in the United States every year, most commonly transmitted by tick bites, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Currently, the first dose is given within 24 hours of birth because hepatitis B — an incurable infection that can lead to liver disease, cancer and death — can be transmitted from mother to child during delivery.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
It can potentially be transmitted through contact with tiny amounts of blood on razors or toothbrushes or even bites from another child in day care.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Data transmitted from the spacecraft back to Northrop Grumman's mission control center in Northern Virginia confirmed the engine itself operated normally.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The message, transmitted via the first transatlantic cable, marked a milestone in diplomatic communication.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The committee debated whether doctors should wait a month before giving a dose—even though some women aren’t screened for the virus during pregnancy and the virus can be transmitted by other caregivers—but ultimately decided to table the issue.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
When a call is challenged, the Hawk-Eye view will quickly be transmitted through the 5G network, and it will be shown almost instantaneously to the spectators at each stadium via the videoboard as well as home viewers on respective broadcasts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
It's estimated that more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease develop in the United States every year, most commonly transmitted by tick bites, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Currently, the first dose is given within 24 hours of birth because hepatitis B — an incurable infection that can lead to liver disease, cancer and death — can be transmitted from mother to child during delivery.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
It can potentially be transmitted through contact with tiny amounts of blood on razors or toothbrushes or even bites from another child in day care.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Data transmitted from the spacecraft back to Northrop Grumman's mission control center in Northern Virginia confirmed the engine itself operated normally.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The message, transmitted via the first transatlantic cable, marked a milestone in diplomatic communication.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitted
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Twenty years later, Iraq War veteran Aaron Hughes continues spreading his realization that soldiers can better champion American ideals by following their conscience over orders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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About 25% of female breast cancer cases were found at the regional stage, meaning the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes, tissues, or organs, and 6% were found at a distant stage, meaning the cancer had spread to distant parts of the body, CDC data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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The chief sent multiple units to increase patrols in high-crime areas after three homicides that happened at the start of the weekend, police spokesperson Officer Bradley Perez said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The culture of the time is conveyed prettily but broadly, through wonderfully detailed sets (by production designer Christina Moore) and costumes (by costume designer Gabriela Yiaxis) and occasional montages of soldiers or stockbrokers or punk rockers.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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There was little the Washington Commanders could say (or would say) after a dismal 34-27 loss to the Atlanta Falcons that felt more lopsided than the score conveyed.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Penalised for an apparent foul after winning possession close to West Ham’s goal, he was handed his fifth booking of the season and will now be suspended for Sunday’s visit of Crystal Palace.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The rap mogul’s defense team argued in their sentencing memo that Combs should be handed no more than 14 months for the two guilty counts.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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This needs to be processed by you and either released or communicated.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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If that was communicated, then the message was not absorbed, or his players were unable to carry out those instructions.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is part of a new way that chants are disseminated, via social media and spread throughout the match-going fanbase and beyond, which has a deeper impact, according to Webster.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Austin Wells delivered the game-winning hit with a single, as Chisholm scored all the way from first after getting a head start on the 3-2 count.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Transmitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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