transmitting

present participle of transmit
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Recent Examples of transmitting 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 Khamryn Zyiel Johnson, 27, of Plano, is charged in a five-count indictment made public Friday with enticement of a minor to produce pornography and transmitting and receiving images of child pornography. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 Lee said regular surveillance is conducted for mosquito species capable of transmitting West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025 To better meet demand, scientists are looking to other animal sources (xenotransplantation), specifically pigs, whose organs are similar in size and function to humans and who present a relatively low risk of transmitting diseases to people compared to other species. David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 The lasers aim to target existing commercial satellite networks in low-Earth orbit, with the Space Force deeming them more reliable, secure and capable of transmitting more data than traditional radio transmissions. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 For much of the 20th century, neuroscientists believed that neurons performed the heavy lifting of producing conscious experience through a process called spiking, which involves transmitting a signal via an electrical impulse known as an action potential. Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025 Warmer weather means more mosquitoes, which means more opportunities for unlucky, disease-transmitting bites. Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2025 In West African traditions, the drum serves as both a musical instrument and a talking messenger, transmitting proverbs, praises, and official announcements in a language that reinforces the chief’s authority and the community’s history. Felicia Appenteng, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
Verb
  • As of Friday afternoon, the blaze is still 0% contained and keeps spreading.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • In cities, growing populations strain aging water systems, spreading disease.
    Kelly Parsons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • When the pair ended their relationship, the bully didn’t stop, even sending texts to Owen’s new love interest and her mother.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Without him, the team play in Tehran and, despite losing, somehow win on points, sending them through to the World Cup.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Johnson then had a lengthy discussion with MLB’s replay office in New York before handing the bat to an authenticator sitting near the Yankees dugout.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The American designer brought Miceli on board with him at Louis Vuitton, eventually handing her the design reins for fashion jewelry.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The European Commission said Google favored its own online display services, giving its ad exchange, AdX, a central role in the adtech supply chain.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The YouTube cameras caught Kelce giving some tough love to Taylor, which involved a small head-butt and loud words.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Responding to his fumble on the goal line, Barnes snagged a 10-yard touchdown pass from Swann midway through the second quarter, on his way to a six catch, 134-yard performance — marking the fourth 100-yard game of his career, his first at the FBS level after transferring from Austin Peay.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The radio silence in regard to conveying the vision to its members is disrespectful.
    Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Nevertheless, using humor in a presentation is a powerful tool for engaging an audience, defusing a tense situation, and conveying a sense of authenticity as a leader – if done well.
    Jay Sullivan, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban.
    Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In defending Wolves leaving some of their business until later in the window and missing out on several targets publicly, Shi made a fairly strong case for the club.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kendra was arrested in December 2022 and charged with two counts of stalking a minor and two counts of communicating with another to commit a crime, per NBC News.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • What happened to communicating and working as a team before escalating the situation to a potential point of no return?
    Essence, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025

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