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
  • Proud of coming into Week 18 and giving us a chance to compete for the playoffs.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Let’s reward Grier by giving him more power.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Adaptive facial movements Dynamic facial expressions play a vital role in enhancing communication in social robots, particularly in conveying affective states like excitement or sleepiness.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
  • According to the report, one such example of real-time problem-solving by the Chinese PLA involved a team sending a distress message conveying the breakdown of a missile-launching vehicle.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of conveying
Verb
  • In November, with avian flu spreading, the agriculture and public health departments jointly issued information and guidance for consumers about milk safety, raw milk and the rules in Connecticut.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Center John Michael Schmitz and tackles Andrew Thomas and Joshua Miles were among the teammates to join in spreading the Christmas cheer and hosting the special shopping experiences.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • It was developed to address the need for a unified framework for transmitting electronic invoices to public authorities across the European Union.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Soft silicone creates a smooth surface for transmitting the vibrations, with 4 speeds and 4 patterns operated with ease via the 3-button controls.
    Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of transmitting
Verb
  • The wood in this region, characterized by its cool, humid climate, grows with a tight grain, ideal for slowly imparting flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cow's milk is most commonly used for blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Stilton, while Roquefort is made from sheep's milk, imparting a creamy, rich flavor.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of imparting
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