1
as in spreading
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sending
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
transmitted the deed of his house to his lawyer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of transmitting
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
By creating shareable, engaging content, marketers aim to have their message spread exponentially, like a virus transmitting itself through a population.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
This outbreak — the first time hantavirus has been suspected of transmitting on a cruise ship — is an evolving situation.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 7 May 2026
Prosecutors charged Sanders with threatening the president of the United States and transmitting threats in interstate commerce.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 May 2026
According to Zuckerman’s study, the number of civilizations in the Milky Way that are both technologically advanced and actively transmitting may be fewer than 100,000—and possibly closer to 10,000.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
The indictment against Comey, which runs to a scant two pages, charges him with threatening to take the life of, or inflict harm upon, the president and with transmitting a threat to kill the president.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2026
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
By creating shareable, engaging content, marketers aim to have their message spread exponentially, like a virus transmitting itself through a population.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
This outbreak — the first time hantavirus has been suspected of transmitting on a cruise ship — is an evolving situation.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 7 May 2026
Prosecutors charged Sanders with threatening the president of the United States and transmitting threats in interstate commerce.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 May 2026
According to Zuckerman’s study, the number of civilizations in the Milky Way that are both technologically advanced and actively transmitting may be fewer than 100,000—and possibly closer to 10,000.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
The indictment against Comey, which runs to a scant two pages, charges him with threatening to take the life of, or inflict harm upon, the president and with transmitting a threat to kill the president.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
Verb
-
Plus, an outbreak of Ebola is spreading.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
-
This prevents reactive behaviors from spreading to the team and promotes calm, consistent leadership, which is more effective for sustained performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
The Angels loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the 10th but left-hander Hogan Harris got Jorge Soler to ground out, sending the Angels to their 23rd loss in 29 games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
-
Musk additionally dreams of sending humans aboard Starship to colonize Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz walked four and hit a batter with a pitch in the first two innings, but the right-hander retired 12 straight batters — six by strikeout — from the third through the sixth before handing the ball to the bullpen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
-
Instead of handing your passport to an immigration officer, eligible travelers can scan their passport themselves, step into a gate, and look into a camera that matches their face to the biometric photo stored in their passport chip.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
-
Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2026
-
An earlier version of the musical premiered in 2014 at the Signature Theatre before transferring to Chicago in 2015, but the production stalled for years after Dart's co-book writer Thom Thomas died in 2014.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
More successful is the overall atmosphere of the workers’ camp and farm, conveying a sense of oppression even without visible fencing.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
19 May 2026
-
Van Dyk shows their arrival from the perspective of the local residents, skillfully conveying the atmosphere particular to the early stages of an occupation.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
-
Body oils, dead skin, dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits, hard water stains, and mold can stick to the walls, door, grout, and floor, leaving a grimy film.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
When communicating with your team or cross-functional team members, focus on the positive and provide a safe environment.—
Christina Wood,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
-
Brazil’s government said in a statement that from now on platforms must analyze any complaints, and if the content is deemed criminal, remove it immediately, while communicating the decision to the person responsible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
