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
Even the brain is an endocrine organ, receiving hormone messages sent from the rest of the body as well as transmitting its own signals.
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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
The sites process radar data locally before transmitting it through satellite communications into NORAD command networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 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
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
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
The sites process radar data locally before transmitting it through satellite communications into NORAD command networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 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
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
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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Mitch McCarthy boomed a high kick 55 yards, sending Toney backpedaling 15 yards near the right sidelines inside the Miami 5 to field the punt.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Shih said warrants were issued for the suspect, and on May 21, he was arrested on suspicion of sending harmful material to a minor and annoying or molesting a minor.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Instead of handing teams raw indicators, AI can translate emerging threats into what matters for executives, analysts, IT or clinical operations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Global Constellation, which is a Vuelta company, is handing all international rights and co-representing North American rights with Gersh.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Hoff struck out 11 batters, giving him 76 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Plus, its fabric and zippers are the same color, giving the jacket an upscale monochromatic look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 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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To call it a ‘historic’ occasion barely comes close to conveying its significance.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Pakistan hosted the only round of peace talks last month and has been conveying messages between the sides.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Two walks loaded the bases, and Jahmai Jones gave the Tigers a 5-4 lead with a single, leaving the bases still loaded with no one out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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But they are not usually recalled—that is, brought home immediately and leaving the office vacant—at the beginning of a new president’s term, and Rubio’s move suggested that some sort of political vetting was being applied to career diplomats.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Woo said investigators believe Lawhead-Steele had been communicating with her brother.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Online Jewelers Resource Center Educates Retailers And Consumers The Plumb Club president Roger Forman explained how online communications play a vital role in communicating The Plumb Club’s values, mission, retail and consumer advisories.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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