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
Black and Afro-descendant women in Colombia are at the heart of these songs, transmitting this legacy from generation to generation.
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Karla Gachet, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Pistorius warned that 39 Chinese and Russian reconnaissance satellites were flying over Germany transmitting real-time surveillance data and said NATO allies needed to develop offensive capabilities needed to be developed in space to deter any threat.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The department conducts regular surveillance for species capable of transmitting West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis viruses.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Hayes previously pleaded guilty to knowingly and willfully transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat to injure the person of another, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
In April, O’Connor was arrested on separate charges of possessing child pornography and transmitting harmful material to minors.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Inside Demerzel’s chambers, the skull turns on and initiates a clasp, transmitting a signal to the other side of the galaxy.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Hence, SpaceX’s EchoStar deal might drastically improve the service, which has already started to roll out support for transmitting satellite data to apps.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
After launch, the satellite successfully entered orbit and began transmitting data, according to an update from the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Karla Gachet, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Pistorius warned that 39 Chinese and Russian reconnaissance satellites were flying over Germany transmitting real-time surveillance data and said NATO allies needed to develop offensive capabilities needed to be developed in space to deter any threat.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The department conducts regular surveillance for species capable of transmitting West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis viruses.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Hayes previously pleaded guilty to knowingly and willfully transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat to injure the person of another, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
In April, O’Connor was arrested on separate charges of possessing child pornography and transmitting harmful material to minors.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Inside Demerzel’s chambers, the skull turns on and initiates a clasp, transmitting a signal to the other side of the galaxy.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Hence, SpaceX’s EchoStar deal might drastically improve the service, which has already started to roll out support for transmitting satellite data to apps.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
After launch, the satellite successfully entered orbit and began transmitting data, according to an update from the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
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Proper spacing improves air circulation around the plants, which can reduce the risk of spreading diseases and pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Speaking specifically about those spreading transphobic views online, Ellis-Bextor said she was dismayed at the fervor with which many of them spoke.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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But this time, the Yankees battled back, sending Boston home with 4-3 and 4-0 victories the next two nights.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Fingerprint matrix Ordinary imaging methods, whether photographs, sonar, or ultrasound scans, rely on sending a wave toward an object and analyzing the portion that bounces back.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hamas, in its response, reiterated its longstanding openness to handing power over to a politically independent Palestinian body.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tuchel called up Anderson for the first time for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, handing him his debut on September 6, in a 2-0 win over Andorra.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Statewide, most of the turnover came from educators exiting their school districts entirely, including for retirement or jobs in new fields, instead of transferring to a different school district, the Policy Forum reported.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The story follows So-ri, who after transferring schools finds a mysterious letter from the previous desk occupant, sparking a search for hidden letters and personal discovery.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps that was the message Tocchet was conveying to the youngster Saturday morning, when the two were seen chatting at center ice for a few minutes before practice.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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None of them are conveying imminent danger.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ross and the unit's six other horses are responsible for helping the police handle crowd control, whether its amid the thousands stumbling through Lower Broadway or the rush of 65,000 fans entering or leaving Nissan Stadium for a Titans game.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Senate also passed, by wide margins, legislation already passed by the House that will remove the 6% sales tax from fuel sales and raise the fuel tax by 20 cents per gallon, leaving the price motorists pay at the pump about the same.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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With this low-voltage design, the artificial neurons could integrate not only into computing systems but also into medical devices capable of communicating seamlessly with biological cells.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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The two began communicating over email and had their first official date at Abbey Studios in London in October 2013.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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