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
According to the indictment, prosecutors allege Bolton retained and transmitted national defense materials without authorization, including personal diary-style notes describing sensitive government matters.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead of printing at one central site and shipping to multiple locations, USA TODAY was transmitted via satellite to multiple print sites across the country.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The illness is transmitted through body fluids ― saliva, feces, blood and urine.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Because it can be transmitted through scratches, bites, and saliva, Strickland was required to wear long sleeves, a head covering, a surgical mask, a face shield, steel-toed boots, and two pairs of gloves—and to sedate her charges for even the most straightforward procedures.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
However, if the prey was stuck in the web and struggling (thrashing about), the stabilimenta successfully transmitted the alarm to a wider area of the web.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
This is based on a mix of historical accounts, the discovery of body lice on the remains of soldiers (which carried the pathogens that transmitted the ailments), and DNA analyses conducted nearly a decade ago.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Pets may need to be quarantined to ensure rabies is not transmitted.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In Nome, there are two balloons being launched per day, but communications issues flared up in the few days prior to the storm, preventing weather data from being accurately and completely transmitted back to the NWS, Thoman said.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead of printing at one central site and shipping to multiple locations, USA TODAY was transmitted via satellite to multiple print sites across the country.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The illness is transmitted through body fluids ― saliva, feces, blood and urine.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Because it can be transmitted through scratches, bites, and saliva, Strickland was required to wear long sleeves, a head covering, a surgical mask, a face shield, steel-toed boots, and two pairs of gloves—and to sedate her charges for even the most straightforward procedures.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
However, if the prey was stuck in the web and struggling (thrashing about), the stabilimenta successfully transmitted the alarm to a wider area of the web.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
This is based on a mix of historical accounts, the discovery of body lice on the remains of soldiers (which carried the pathogens that transmitted the ailments), and DNA analyses conducted nearly a decade ago.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Pets may need to be quarantined to ensure rabies is not transmitted.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In Nome, there are two balloons being launched per day, but communications issues flared up in the few days prior to the storm, preventing weather data from being accurately and completely transmitted back to the NWS, Thoman said.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitted
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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One of the hottest teams in the league during the first half of the season, the Colts were sent reeling last week by the Steelers.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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To get a closer look at the most popular show on network television, USA TODAY sent a reporter to train with pro Brandon Armstrong and perform a salsa.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Douglas dissected the testimony from the school staffers and their actions the day of the shooting and how information was conveyed to the administrator.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Days later the president handed a full and unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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He just got booed at a football game, and voters handed Democrats huge victories in Tuesday’s election.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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But this search for ideas and solutions will only work if it can be simply communicated to the players.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But for someone who rose to global fame on the cutting edge of culture, studying the musical notation of a century-old opera communicated a pointed message.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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That foul before the inbounds gave Powell one free throw and the Heat possession, but Powell missed that one free throw.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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That Carroll, one of the most accomplished coaches of his generation, entrusted the Las Vegas offense to Kelly seems to have been a massive whiff.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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As regional leaders were entrusted with more power, Rome’s centralized influence waned until the whole thing crumbled.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Transmitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitted. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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