as in to give
to give something (such as information or an object) to someone else
They relayed the good news to their children just before leaving for work.
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Recent Examples of relay
There's even the potential that the laser on Izaña-2 could pull double duty as a testbed for laser communication, firing lasers encoded with data up to satellites that can then relay those laser messages to their destinations.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The office relayed the tip to authorities in Utah County and the FBI.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
She wasn’t allowed in men’s spaces and would find a little messenger or a spy that would go listen in and then relay the information to her.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox earlier described information relayed by a family member of Robinson, who described him as becoming more political in recent years.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The office relayed the tip to authorities in Utah County and the FBI.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
She wasn’t allowed in men’s spaces and would find a little messenger or a spy that would go listen in and then relay the information to her.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox earlier described information relayed by a family member of Robinson, who described him as becoming more political in recent years.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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After analyzing over 2,000 hours of ocean acoustic recordings gathered over 12 years, marine biologists say that groupers convey specific messages to one another about courtship and territory with their grunts.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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As its name is meant to convey, Deep Research performs complex, multi-step research on the Internet by tapping into a large array of resources, including a user’s email inbox, documents, and other resources.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Today, the palatial structure spreads across four floors (including the subterranean level), offering versatile space that’s adaptable to both living and business purposes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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Legoland California’s family-friendly Halloween party returns for another not-too-spooky season of not-so-scary frights filled with character meet-and-greets, live shows, ride overlays, seasonal food and plenty of trick-or-treating candy stations spread throughout the park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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These particles carry proteins and compounds that help cells heal and communicate with each other.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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To communicate this practically to your partner, remain calm, factual and honest, unwavering in conversations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through blood, semen or other body fluids.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The message, transmitted via the first transatlantic cable, marked a milestone in diplomatic communication.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
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Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and baobab extract give the powder its silky feel and keep your skin from drying out, while amethyst powder and quartz impart a soft, radiant glow.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That is even more true with Goodison, a move which imparts a degree of legitimacy to Everton’s women’s football project but also scrutiny, greater expectations from advocates and detractors alike to get this thing right, and quickly.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jadarian Price added nine carries for 74 yards and three touchdowns, plus a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus #21 of the California Golden Bears carries against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half at Reser Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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