relays

verb

Definition of relaysnext
present tense third-person singular of relay
as in gives
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 relays
  1. gives
  2. conveys
  3. spreads
  4. communicates
  5. carries
Verb
  • The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • It is edited down to a few minutes in the film but still conveys what has become a regular occurrence in Dion’s life.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of conveys
Verb
  • Those are the places where human development spreads into wild, undeveloped spaces.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Officials have ramped up the testing of raw milk following as a bird flu (H5N1) outbreak spreads among the nation's cattle.
    Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of spreads
Verb
  • Your face communicates a lot Facial expressions can even be a form of public information.
    Gina Park, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Ensure everyone in the household communicates consistently.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of communicates
Verb
  • The inclusion of women athletes in mainstream sports games carries significant implications for visibility and representation.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each path carries weighty consequences.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carries
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