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
Ebola is transmitted from certain animal species like bats and primates, and while the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is concerning, health officials there are exit-screening people leaving those countries in hopes of keeping the virus contained.
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Alice Park, Time, 12 June 2026
SpaceX increasingly resembles an infrastructure company and some investors see a future built on Starlink, but also on orbital data centers and even solar power transmitted wirelessly to Earth from space.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Leptospirosis is commonly carried by rats globally; while cases among people are rare, the bacterial disease can be transmitted to humans through the urine of an infected rat.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Other illnesses, like bird flu, have also been transmitted to pets via commercial raw pet food.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The five-minute-plus title track wobbles as if being transmitted from underwater, with odd-sounding effects, a soulful Banks vocal and even wordless female cooings filtering through the speakers at one point.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 June 2026
The type of hantavirus that caused an outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship in April is transmitted person-to-person in close quarters, while the hantavirus strain typically seen in Kansas is commonly spread through exposure to infected rodent droppings, Hunt said.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The disease, which can be transmitted through bites and scratches from infected animals, is almost always fatal in humans once symptoms occur.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 1 June 2026
There are two scenes transmitted from the downstairs patio, and another where two singers filmed in different locations harmonize perfectly in song.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Alice Park, Time, 12 June 2026
SpaceX increasingly resembles an infrastructure company and some investors see a future built on Starlink, but also on orbital data centers and even solar power transmitted wirelessly to Earth from space.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Leptospirosis is commonly carried by rats globally; while cases among people are rare, the bacterial disease can be transmitted to humans through the urine of an infected rat.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Other illnesses, like bird flu, have also been transmitted to pets via commercial raw pet food.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The five-minute-plus title track wobbles as if being transmitted from underwater, with odd-sounding effects, a soulful Banks vocal and even wordless female cooings filtering through the speakers at one point.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 June 2026
The type of hantavirus that caused an outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship in April is transmitted person-to-person in close quarters, while the hantavirus strain typically seen in Kansas is commonly spread through exposure to infected rodent droppings, Hunt said.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The disease, which can be transmitted through bites and scratches from infected animals, is almost always fatal in humans once symptoms occur.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 1 June 2026
There are two scenes transmitted from the downstairs patio, and another where two singers filmed in different locations harmonize perfectly in song.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitted
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The pop-up was announced by only one social media post, but word spread.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Four bedrooms and five bathrooms are spread across roughly 6,200 square feet, where a floating glass staircase connects two switchback-style levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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The loudest swing of the night belonged to the Cubs’ Michael Busch, who sent a three-run shot off lefty Erik Miller into McCovey Cove.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Now, Freeman — who recently transferred from the MLS’ Orlando City to the LaLiga club Villarreal — could now complement Dest on the right side of the field with his athleticism.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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When essential systems rely heavily on external digital environments, countries and institutions may face limitations in how data is governed, accessed, protected or transferred during periods of disruption or regulatory change.—
Ekramy El Zaghat,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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To address the steep terrain along the route, a new booster pump station will be built to allow water to be conveyed safely and efficiently across the mountain, according to the Barona website.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Emails sent to the lawmakers by New Zealand's Parliamentary Service, and seen by the AP, said that Beijing's embassy in Wellington had asked for a message to be conveyed to the four officials that they were banned from China, Macau and Hong Kong for one year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Babies are handed six-shooters before the butt slap.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Police said that Tree was on the list of passengers handed to aviation authorities, but have not been able to identify the bodies of those killed in the crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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My employer Gallup's latest workforce research found that only 9% of employees feel very comfortable using AI tools at work, and just one in four say their employer has clearly communicated how AI should be used in their role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Officers communicated over radio about a man stuck in a second-floor apartment that was on fire.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Before sentencing, the victim's mother delivered an emotional statement accusing Roberts of preying on a child entrusted to her care.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The encyclical’s strongest warning is that lethal and irreversible decisions must never be entrusted to artificial systems.—
Vilas Dhar,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Voters gave the president similar ratings in Reuters polls in April and mid-May, and close to his first-term low of 33% back in December 2017.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Castro, appearing notably thinner in his olive-green military uniform, entered a theater full of military officers and government officials who gave him a standing ovation.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Transmitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitted. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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