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
Other attendees used accessories – of sorts – to relay their disapproval of some of Trump’s views.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Company officials have said that such a network could be used to relay communications, telemetry or other data between different spacecraft on the moon.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Such an outcome would require sufficient action by Canada to address drug trafficking, Trump recounted relaying to Trudeau.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Normally, the system works so that AirTags and other compatible items such as iPhones and iPads send Bluetooth signals to passing Apple devices, and relaying the data to Apple, which notifies the person who’s reported the item lost.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Company officials have said that such a network could be used to relay communications, telemetry or other data between different spacecraft on the moon.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Such an outcome would require sufficient action by Canada to address drug trafficking, Trump recounted relaying to Trudeau.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Normally, the system works so that AirTags and other compatible items such as iPhones and iPads send Bluetooth signals to passing Apple devices, and relaying the data to Apple, which notifies the person who’s reported the item lost.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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Even the historically bad White Sox can't justify giving Gallo an opportunity to continue hitting.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Shower Doors Glass shower doors are notorious culprits for giving an otherwise clean bathroom a less-than-sparkling look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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The doc uses all the simple, traditional tricks of the form, between talking head interviews and B-roll footage, but its aim to convey facts and figures first is perhaps its biggest strength.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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This subtle shift not only conveys assertiveness but also acknowledges the other person's patience, working to your advantage.—
Melody Wilding, LMSW,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The results came back as a Brucella suis infection, which causes a rare bacterial disease in humans and is spread by animals, according to the CDC.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Chicago health department advises residents to check measles vaccination status The Chicago Department of Public Health is advising city residents to check their measles vaccination records, as the illness continues to spread in other parts of the country.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The clip gives fans a look into his creative process as members of the OTF crew communicate with him on calls and run through songs making the tracklist’s cut.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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In this new creative interface, your job is to communicate effectively—asking the right questions and offering the right prompts—while the heavy lifting of execution is handled by AI.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the underlying facts may seem unimportant and mundane—a random person watching a video on NBA.com and a cookie transmitting some data for Facebook ads—the NBA urges the Court to play out the Second Circuit’s reasoning.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported a surge in borrower complaints during that period, and a Government Accountability Office review found that important information (like counts of qualifying PSLF payments) was sometimes transmitted incorrectly between servicers.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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On coverage and finish, this tint feels more like a serum—imparting a lightweight, dewy finish across its 26 shades.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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These exceptional individuals have imparted invaluable skills and insights that continue to guide and inspire me.—
Samantha Bergin,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The crash’s momentum then allegedly carried Habermehl and his bicycle on top and off the vehicle's passenger side.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Over 15,000 vehicles, including heavy buses and tractor-trailers, were lifted and carried by the winds.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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