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
The conditions increase the possibility of transmitting the disease, which spreads through close contact with bodily fluids of the sick and deceased such as sweat, blood, feces and vomit.
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Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Bolton was initially also accused of illegally transmitting national defense information.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The strategy targets Aedes aegypti, a mosquito species responsible for transmitting the majority of dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya cases worldwide.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Notably, there were three more instances from April 10 to 13 where the AIS wasn't transmitting data.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Even the brain is an endocrine organ, receiving hormone messages sent from the rest of the body as well as transmitting its own signals.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The indictment alleges Lineberger knew that transmitting the material outside the DOJ violated court orders and could interfere with the administration of the underlying prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
That has, so far, been knocking it out of the park — even transmitting an image of a cat named Taters across 19 million miles (30 million km) of space.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 20 May 2026
In all likelihood, the epidemic is even larger than what’s been reported, with many cases still transmitting without notice.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Bolton was initially also accused of illegally transmitting national defense information.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The strategy targets Aedes aegypti, a mosquito species responsible for transmitting the majority of dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya cases worldwide.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Notably, there were three more instances from April 10 to 13 where the AIS wasn't transmitting data.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Even the brain is an endocrine organ, receiving hormone messages sent from the rest of the body as well as transmitting its own signals.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The indictment alleges Lineberger knew that transmitting the material outside the DOJ violated court orders and could interfere with the administration of the underlying prosecution.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
That has, so far, been knocking it out of the park — even transmitting an image of a cat named Taters across 19 million miles (30 million km) of space.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 20 May 2026
In all likelihood, the epidemic is even larger than what’s been reported, with many cases still transmitting without notice.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
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The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most invasive insect species in Connecticut, is rapidly spreading and finding more territory in the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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May 13 — The United States declares war on Mexico; news begins slowly spreading toward California.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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The Warriors put the game away in the sixth, sending 11 to the plate and scoring six times to insure its date with Somerset-Berkley in the final.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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The battlefield tactic that might pose the greatest threat would be sending a swarm of multiple drones to attack at the same time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Ultimately, the Mariners took care of business in the 10th inning and won the contest 5-4, handing Baltimore its fourth loss in a row.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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İmamoğlu’s victory marked a departure, handing the city over to the CHP, the main opposition party.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
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Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Hunter Biden has reemerged in recent weeks online, posting on X and giving interviews about his life in recovery for his substance use disorder and ensuing legal troubles created political headaches for his father.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Georgia will be losing multiple key players this offseason such as Daniel Jackson, Tre Phelps, Kolby Branch and Joey Volchko to the MLB Draft and is expected to have some players transferring out.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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But by the end of the 20th century, State Route 84 was running through downtown, with the sole purpose of conveying commuters back and forth between the Livermore Valley and Fremont and San Jose.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Much of the original film’s influence on the show is thematic, with the series conveying the same sense of dread lurking below a cartoonishly perfect suburban cul-de-sac.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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This new dating trend is leaving people baffled and heartbroken.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Next, lift, don’t pour, the produce out of the bowl, leaving the dirt at the bottom.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The military is communicating and coordinating with ships that seek to freely and safely transit Hormuz, the official said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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One of the victims was able to escape and call police, and the robbers fled the home and met up with three other co-conspirators from Chicago, Elgin, and Los Angeles, who had been waiting nearby and communicating with them during the home invasion.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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