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
But while looking at the physics of transmitting data through muscle and bone, the team had an epiphany.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 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
Two of those simulators will conduct imaging operations focused on Starship’s heat shield, transmitting data and photographs back to mission control.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
After the rescue’s financier admitted that the tracker wasn’t working as planned, but was transmitting the whale’s vital signs, a marine biologist said that no GPS trackers existed which transmitted such data.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 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
Two of those simulators will conduct imaging operations focused on Starship’s heat shield, transmitting data and photographs back to mission control.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
After the rescue’s financier admitted that the tracker wasn’t working as planned, but was transmitting the whale’s vital signs, a marine biologist said that no GPS trackers existed which transmitted such data.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
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Speaking of spreading the floor, Wembanyama has 20 more 3-point field goals at the end of his third season than all-time NBA 3-point leader Stephen Curry.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When someone dies of Ebola, their body continues to be highly contagious for seven or so days, with the virus spreading through bodily fluids.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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San Antonio pushed the lead to 14 midway through the third quarter before the Knicks stormed back, finishing the period on a 22-9 run and sending the game into the fourth tied at 76.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Nye stopped short of handing a full victory to Boise.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2026
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First, tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act generated larger-than-usual refunds earlier this year, effectively handing consumers a cash cushion just as income was weakening.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Photonics, the use of light to transmit data, is an emerging technology considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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For Jackson, that meant starting at a mid-major, learning about the game and proving himself before transferring to an SEC power.—
Teddy Cahill,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In people with insulin resistance, the insulin becomes less effective at conveying glucose into the cells properly.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Resolution received access to 2,422 acres near the historic Magma mine, while conveying more than 5,400 acres of environmentally and culturally sensitive land into permanent conservation.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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My father was running the skid steer outside, clearing the snow, leaving dirty white mounds to either side of the driveway that led from the house out to the range road.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Consequently, rising inflation has steadily eroded real purchasing power, leaving 59 percent of Americans without sufficient savings to absorb a minor financial shock, such as a $1,000 emergency.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The pilot of the second plane was not communicating with air traffic control, according to the FAA.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Getting a better understanding of these dynamic vocalizations also lays the groundwork necessary to achieve the goal of communicating with animals.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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