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
The most enduring legacy may be not only transferring wealth, but also transmitting a commitment to ensure that everyone has a place at the table.
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Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Thompson is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm as well as transmitting threatening interstate communications.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Nothing worth transmitting to the heavens.
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Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
However, unlike previous information technologies, AI is not merely storing information or transmitting it.
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
People who travel internationally or live in group settings are at higher risk of transmitting and acquiring infectious diseases.
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Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Huang was speaking Tuesday in Sherman, Texas, at an expansion of the Coherent factory to develop a laser for transmitting data among chips, which could cut power use by AI systems by up to 50%.
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Josh Boak,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The ticks responsible for transmitting Lyme disease are not established in Idaho, and most of the 11 Lyme cases reported in the state in 2023 involved out-of-state exposure.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
Initially, the intention was to have an operating window of 1 hour per day, but because O2O proved so successful at transmitting data efficiently its use increased as the mission went on.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Thompson is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm as well as transmitting threatening interstate communications.
—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Nothing worth transmitting to the heavens.
—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
However, unlike previous information technologies, AI is not merely storing information or transmitting it.
—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
People who travel internationally or live in group settings are at higher risk of transmitting and acquiring infectious diseases.
—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Huang was speaking Tuesday in Sherman, Texas, at an expansion of the Coherent factory to develop a laser for transmitting data among chips, which could cut power use by AI systems by up to 50%.
—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The ticks responsible for transmitting Lyme disease are not established in Idaho, and most of the 11 Lyme cases reported in the state in 2023 involved out-of-state exposure.
—
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
Initially, the intention was to have an operating window of 1 hour per day, but because O2O proved so successful at transmitting data efficiently its use increased as the mission went on.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
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Winslow has been on a ventilator and is now battling septic shock, with organ failure and a spreading infection.
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Ukraine's drone revolution is spreading from the air to the ground.
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The district court first blocked enforcement of the law, and the Fourth Circuit later ruled against West Virginia on the Title IX claim while sending the Equal Protection issue back for more fact-finding.
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Congo placed third in Group K and among the top third-place group finishers, sending them on to the knockout rounds for the first time in history.
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
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Arriving on July 17 through Mass Appeal, the project plays on one of his signature sayings while conveying his mindset at this stage in his personal and professional journey.
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These silences, heavy with sorrow, then adorn the beloved like precious jewels, conveying the idea that only a profound grief can beget such beauty.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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The 'new normal' The threats facing high-profile events in 2026 differ from those held in recent decades as technology has quickly evolved, experts said, leaving law enforcement agencies working to catch up.
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Grange-Allen then started communicating with the teen via text and social media.
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But communicating through a visual version of you, like an avatar, can seem far more compelling than sending an email.
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“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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