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
Built at Northrop Grumman’s semiconductor facility in Redondo Beach, California, the chip is designed to strengthen wireless signals while operating at frequencies capable of transmitting large amounts of data with low latency.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
That insight allowed the tracing of viral transmission, which in turn enabled him to prove that nurses in hospital maternity wards had been transmitting HSV between infants through a lack of hand-washing.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Walters was responsible for conducting or overseeing those searches and for transmitting results to other agencies, the lawsuit said.
—ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
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.
—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
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
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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
That insight allowed the tracing of viral transmission, which in turn enabled him to prove that nurses in hospital maternity wards had been transmitting HSV between infants through a lack of hand-washing.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Walters was responsible for conducting or overseeing those searches and for transmitting results to other agencies, the lawsuit said.
—ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
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.
—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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
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Gojko Culibrk Cellphone videos captured thatch-roof structures engulfed in fast-spreading flames across the beachside resort.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Migrating birds may also be a culprit for spreading the virus, Clifton said.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Fox News’s Peter Doocy asked Trump whether sending Vance to Geneva, Switzerland, to sign the memorandum of understanding on Friday gives him a scapegoat in case the negotiations fall apart.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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In July and August of 2023, record rainfall overwhelmed aging sewer systems across parts of the West Side, sending water rushing into basements and destroying property.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Cabrera, who opened with three perfect innings, quickly gave up a single, a double and a home run in the fourth, handing Colorado a 3-2 lead.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Those few extra seconds can be the difference between staying safe and handing a scammer your credit card, password or one-time code.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Instead of actual Styrofoam, Artemis missions use the material Avcoat, which slowly burns away, transferring heat away from the Orion crew capsule.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Opposition figures, the source said, have been conveying messages to Trump’s contacts, urging him not to endorse Netanyahu or take an active part in his campaign.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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If the Heat wind up keeping their pick by conveying to the Hornets in 2027, then the Bucks could require a pick swap here, as well.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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With little money and competitive standards falling, players started leaving Ghana earlier than before, and not always to go to Europe.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The photo of Kyle and Amanda leaving the reunion and laughing went viral, which also set off some conspiracies among the very normal fandom of these shows.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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In two earlier cases, Burleson was charged with assault on a female, domestic violence and communicating threats following a spousal dispute in December.—
Amber Gaudet
June 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Marci Andino, a former South Carolina election official who now runs the EI-ISAC as executive director, said without federal backing, a big challenge is just communicating with the thousands of election jurisdictions.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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