1
as in spreading
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in sending
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 handing
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 transmitting
Keep these Cucurbits well-separated to avoid transmitting pests.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Advancements in technology had reduced their size, increased their broadcast capabilities and reduced the lag time in transmitting shots via RF signals to broadcast trucks.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Diasporas can contribute to democratic change through funding, advocacy and the slow work of transmitting democratic values.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
In the defense world, this means covert sensors that can remain buried for years, still transmitting data without giving away their position with a noisy generator.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Magellan's radar mapped Venus by transmitting radio waves toward the planet's surface and measuring how long the signals took to bounce back, allowing scientists to construct detailed surface maps.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Timothy Pawula, a former political ally of Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz, was charged in October 2024 with two counts of both electronic harassment and transmitting obscene messages.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are other challenges associated with operating in space, such as protecting hardware from the sun’s radiation and transmitting astronomical amounts data from orbit to earth.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Advancements in technology had reduced their size, increased their broadcast capabilities and reduced the lag time in transmitting shots via RF signals to broadcast trucks.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Diasporas can contribute to democratic change through funding, advocacy and the slow work of transmitting democratic values.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
In the defense world, this means covert sensors that can remain buried for years, still transmitting data without giving away their position with a noisy generator.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Magellan's radar mapped Venus by transmitting radio waves toward the planet's surface and measuring how long the signals took to bounce back, allowing scientists to construct detailed surface maps.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Timothy Pawula, a former political ally of Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz, was charged in October 2024 with two counts of both electronic harassment and transmitting obscene messages.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are other challenges associated with operating in space, such as protecting hardware from the sun’s radiation and transmitting astronomical amounts data from orbit to earth.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
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With an Illinois assistant in attendance to watch Johnson, the 5-foot-9 Hartman ran the offense with precision, steadying her teammates and spreading the floor with her ball movement.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The organization also reported that ALS often begins in the hands, feet, arms or legs before spreading to other parts of the body.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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And right now, the Golden State Warriors should be sending thank-you cards to every general manager and coach currently conspiring against their own roster winning games.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In another case in 2023, authorities said an adult posing as a child used Roblox's chat function to contact a 12-year-old boy and later coerced him into sending explicit photos.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Almost fifty years ahead of the battles of World War II, the Marquis de Morès had faced death in order to avoid handing Africa over to the British and the Jews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one clip, Brian prepares his father and son to set out on their college road trip, handing his dad a backpack with his son’s asthma and allergy medications inside.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Staff strike an easy balance, remaining accessible while still giving guests the space to enjoy the area’s quiet and calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Iowa could get rid of townships as a unit of government and eliminate their boards of trustees, transferring their local authority to their respective counties.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Staff cleans up the sand that blows throughout the season to prevent winds from transferring it onto Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hemsworth brings interesting shadings to his role, showcasing the requisite amount of Steve McQueen-style macho cool (the iconic actor is pointedly referenced) but also conveying Davis’ increasing fear and vulnerability.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The most effective Super Bowl ads this year delivered an emotional or humorous punch while also clearly conveying the importance or utility of their products, according to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Before leaving, secure your home by locking it.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rain started early in the morning and continued well into the night, soaking busy freeways in the midst of rush hour traffic and leaving some businesses and homes flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The surviving group had been communicating with them via emergency beacons and iPhone SOS signals, Moon said.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this year, the Georgia State Patrol recovered two girls who went missing from their Florida home after communicating with a 19-year-old stranger on Roblox.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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