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
Anaplasmosis is another illness transmitted by the blacklegged tick, according to Allegheny County Health Department, with cases increasing over the past few years.
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 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
No one knew exactly how it was transmitted or who was at risk.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Time, 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
Every bit of data transmitted by a satellite must eventually pass through a ground station before reaching the wider internet.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Ebola is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission.
—Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The current hantavirus outbreak that spread on the ship was caused by the rare Andes strain, which can be transmitted from human to human following close, prolonged contact during the early phase of the illness.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 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
No one knew exactly how it was transmitted or who was at risk.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Time, 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
Every bit of data transmitted by a satellite must eventually pass through a ground station before reaching the wider internet.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Ebola is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission.
—Jane Weaver, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The current hantavirus outbreak that spread on the ship was caused by the rare Andes strain, which can be transmitted from human to human following close, prolonged contact during the early phase of the illness.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitted
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The hotel has 277 rooms and suites spread across 12 floors of the 42-story building, ranging from a 460-square-foot deluxe room to the ultra-luxe 2,300-square-foot Presidential Suite, built for entertaining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Worthington’s column was serialized, spreading this idea around.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Angels brought a one-run lead into the seventh inning, and then just about everything went wrong in a seven-run inning that sent them to an 8-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Ukrainian officials apologized and said that the drones were aimed at military targets inside Russia, but were sent off course by Russian electronic interference.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In the motion submitted May 1, Cassie argued that Howard's lawsuit should be transferred out of California courts and into a New York court, where dozens of similar Diddy claims were already filed.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Branch transferred to Georgia from the University of Southern California before the 2025 season and quickly became one of the Bulldogs' top offensive weapons.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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My scientific and ivory-tower tribe has not properly conveyed the value proposition and return on investment of missions like Artemis.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The private bickering contrasts with the rosy picture MARTA has publicly conveyed about its relationship with Stadler and the project’s progress.—
Thad Moore,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Changtie brought out a seven-yuan pack of Hongtashan and handed Li and me a smoke.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Red Sox handed Bello a six-year, $55 million contract extension in March 2024, just one-plus season into his major league career following a rapid rise through the organization’s farm system.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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One person Heuermann has communicated with is Keith Hunter Jesperson, a serial killer from the 1990s known as the Happy Face Killer.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Kessler said that the school has repeatedly communicated with faculty, staff, and students over the issues, and the steps the university planned to take.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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Jacques Garcia, the man behind Hotel Costes, who gave La Mamounia an extensive facelift in 2009, is a design sensation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The teller nodded and gave her a smile.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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But those entrusted with the authority to use force must be trained to assess threat levels, evaluate proportional risk and employ non-lethal options before resorting to deadly force.—
Amy Stoddard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
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The institutions that move first will likely be better positioned to win, manage and multiply the impact of the research dollars entrusted to them.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Transmitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitted. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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