relaying

verb

Definition of relayingnext
present participle of relay
as in giving
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 Synonyms for relaying
  1. giving
  2. conveying
  3. spreading
  4. transmitting
  5. imparting
Verb
  • The European flax linen is woven in Portugal and has undergone a garment wash for softness, giving the fabric a relaxed drape.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of giving
Verb
  • The production is strong, conveying a sense of franticness and danger that Durk matched in his aggressive delivery.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Franchise is at its strongest in conveying the sheer sense of chaos that comes from such a huge and cynical production.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of conveying
Verb
  • The state suspended her license because of a failure to meet standards of care while treating Covid patients and spreading vaccine misinformation; Children’s Health Defense livestreamed the proceedings.
    Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Social media spreading misinformation only exacerbates the confusion on what filler can and can’t do.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • Robert Alexander / Getty Images Hundreds of Navajos were recruited by the Marines to serve as Code Talkers during the war, transmitting messages based on their then-unwritten native language.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The robot was being controlled remotely, with abusive comments transmitting through its speakers.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of transmitting
Verb
  • This featherweight mist locks makeup in place while imparting a dewy, hydrated-looking finish.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Take Jones Road’s The New Classics Kit, which pairs founder Bobbi Brown’s cult classic—her dewiness-imparting Miracle Balm—with everyday staples like clear brow gel and lash-lifting black mascara.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of imparting
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