1
as in to spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
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3
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
transmitted the deed of his house to his lawyer
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Recent Examples of transmit
Meanwhile, the plane’s radio transponder stopped transmitting over the middle of the Potomac River and around 2,400 feet short of the runway.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The plane’s transponder stopped transmitting about 2,400 feet (732 meters) short of the runway, roughly over the middle of the river.
—Sarah Brumfield, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Windows are a huge factor in whether a home burns down, because so much heat is transmitted through them.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Garcia transmitted the cash in four installments and charged an under-the-table fee of $50 for each wire.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The plane’s transponder stopped transmitting about 2,400 feet (732 meters) short of the runway, roughly over the middle of the river.
—Sarah Brumfield, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Windows are a huge factor in whether a home burns down, because so much heat is transmitted through them.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Garcia transmitted the cash in four installments and charged an under-the-table fee of $50 for each wire.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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Without Toppin, the Red Raiders tried to spread the floor and attack mismatches, with associate head coach Jeff Linder moving the pieces from the sideline.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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With these acquisitions, the Sky are developing a clear identity for their backcourt: a lengthy and defensive-minded group with an ability to spread the floor via shooting, giving bigs Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso space to work in the paint and low post.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Night Agent upped the ante in its second outing, with Peter becoming enmeshed in a chemical weapons threat and (gulp) unwittingly swaying a presidential election that sends his moral compass spinning.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article A student in North Haven was arrested Monday after allegedly sending a photo of a firearm to a group chat with other students which was accompanied by an ominous message advising them not to go to school.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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Velcro dogs simply enjoy staying close, while dogs with separation anxiety experience genuine panic when left alone.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The organization had strict policies in place, but the lack of proper training and infrastructure left gaps.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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Advocates argue the mothers’ voices particularly convey the urgency and significance of this moment.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Centered on Liuyang — a city with a 1,400-year history of fireworks — the film conveys a deep understanding and respect for Chinese traditions while honoring Eastern culture and extending heartfelt New Year wishes.—
WWD,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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But strikers Carlos Vinicius, Islam Slimani and, to an extent, Darwin Nunez have struggled to transfer their Primeira Liga form in Portugal to the Premier League.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In August that same year, her employer transferred her to the position of night guest laundry attendant at a wage of $16.50 an hour.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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As the organization travelled with the evidentiary trove of Caesar’s photographs, Mazen gave it a human face.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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On January 16, Elon Musk appeared to give the Nazi salute while on stage following the 2025 inauguration of President Donald Trump.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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But instead of throwing the flowers over her head into the crowd, Krause turned around and handed them to Brink.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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States are handing multimillion-dollar contracts to a handful of fledgling private companies to manage the rapidly growing, convoluted marketplace of school-choice programs.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
30 Jan. 2025
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These programs educate Cubans about democratic ideals, provide access to alternative forms of media and phone cards for family members to communicate with political prisoners.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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It would be carried by ocean currents, using its ability to move simply to swim up to the surface to communicate with scientists, then drift back down to continue collecting data.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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