TRANSMITTING Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

transmitting

verb

present participle of transmit

as in spreading

to cause (something) to pass from one to another sneezing and coughing can transmit disease

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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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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 Elom encouraged voters to go directly to their local election boards for help on requesting and transmitting absentee ballots. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Merely transmitting documents to counsel after their creation doesn’t convert them into privileged communications. — Daniel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Credit, too, to the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo RS tires, the rear two of which have the task of transmitting all 1,258 hp to the road or track, albeit with traction control on-side. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026 Many major tech companies have pledged to pay their fair share of the costs associated with generating and transmitting more electricity to serve large data centers. — Theodore J. Kury, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Putting diseased plant material in your compost pile and using unclean or dull pruning tools also increases the risk of transmitting issues from plant to plant. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 Derrick Callella entered the plea in Arizona to charges of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce and utilizing a telecommunications device with intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Climbing the tower while it is powered up and transmitting poses particular hazards. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Thompson is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm as well as transmitting threatening interstate communications. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting

Verb

Sked said bed bugs rarely disappear on their own, making early detection and prompt professional treatment the best way to prevent infestations from spreading.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026
By spreading the cost across many businesses, support organizations can deliver sophisticated capabilities at a fraction of the cost.

— Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of spreading

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The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
No matter when they were purchased, the stamp would be good for sending mail.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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Golden State finished with a season-high 15 steals after handing Atlanta back-to-back losses to start the Dream's 0-4 road trip.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Voice assistants already complete purchases and arrange food deliveries, without handing control back to the user.

— Alex Gudilko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of handing

Verb

With the crack of the ball against his bat, Tommy Edman scored from third, giving the Dodgers the lead.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Another challenge is that the EV segment relies heavily on rare earths imported from China, giving Indian two-wheeler makers little control over supply and pricing.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of giving

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Arriving on July 17 through Mass Appeal, the project plays on one of his signature sayings while conveying his mindset at this stage in his personal and professional journey.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026
These silences, heavy with sorrow, then adorn the beloved like precious jewels, conveying the idea that only a profound grief can beget such beauty.

— Krupa Shandilya, The Conversation, 25 June 2026

Definition of conveying

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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Yet almost 90% of new money is chasing AI giants such as Anthropic and OpenAI, leaving non-AI startups and smaller funds squeezed as the pipeline of initial public offerings narrows to a few blockbuster bets.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of leaving

Verb

The lawsuit said the teen was then isolated from peers, deprived of basic needs and kept from communicating freely with his parents.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
Managers are communicating more often, being less secretive, providing transparency and providing more clarity about distributions and redemptions.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026