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
What makes All Systems Red stand out is its first-person storytelling: as a narrator, Murderbot’s perspective isn’t restricted to his eyes and ears; he’s connected to every camera and microphone at the survey team’s disposal, and can read and transmit data inside his head without blinking.
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Rory Doherty, Time, 16 May 2025
According to the report, radar data on planes headed to and from Newark would be transmitted from the Long Island facility to the new location in Philadelphia via eight commercial telecommunications infrastructure lines.
—Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
What To Know Speaking with the Financial Times, Gates cited Musk's grant cuts to a hospital in Gaza Province, Mozambique, that was preventing women from transmitting HIV to their babies.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The Newark airspace controllers lost all contact with pilots last week after a failure of the copper wiring that transmits radar data from New York to Philadelphia TRACON, the FAA said.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Rory Doherty, Time, 16 May 2025
According to the report, radar data on planes headed to and from Newark would be transmitted from the Long Island facility to the new location in Philadelphia via eight commercial telecommunications infrastructure lines.
—Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
What To Know Speaking with the Financial Times, Gates cited Musk's grant cuts to a hospital in Gaza Province, Mozambique, that was preventing women from transmitting HIV to their babies.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The Newark airspace controllers lost all contact with pilots last week after a failure of the copper wiring that transmits radar data from New York to Philadelphia TRACON, the FAA said.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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The Bidens announced Sunday the 46th president was battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Stages 3 and 4, when the tumor has spread beyond the borders of the prostate, are considered more advanced and high risk.—
Luisel Ricks-Santi,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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As the day goes on, an AI assistant might manage your to-do list and send you reminders to take a break now and then.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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That big fear that the tariffs would crush the global economy was the primary catalyst that sent stocks lower in February and March.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The aspirational numbers are dazzling but many details are undefined, with much left to be decided down the road in a world fraught with geopolitical and economic impediments.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Back in 2023, The Sun claimed that Brown left the U.K. after his tour instead of meeting with police about the nightclub incident.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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Lamia and Saeed are thoroughly engaging characters, and the young actors playing them convey strength and defiance beyond their years.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Diop conveys this transition through vacant corridors, black-lens security cameras, guard-booth windows, and white noise in the emptiness of the museum after visiting hours.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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The Department of Agriculture’s Poultry and Animal Health then stepped in and transferred the chicks to the First State Animal Center and SPCA.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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In the decision issued on Thursday by a federal district court judge in Massachusetts, the court ordered the Trump administration to halt all efforts at shutting down the Department of Education or transferring the federal student loan portfolio to other agencies.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Clean energy investment was worth $2.1 trillion in 2024, and while America’s clean energy economy has boomed since 2022, ceding this economic opportunity by killing off a fast-growing industry will hand that investment and jobs growth to competitors like China and the European Union.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Why did Haaland hand the ball over to Omar Marmoush?—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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When communicating within iMessage or Google Messages, content is fully secured.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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This means cultivating authentic relationships with clients and consistently communicating emotional depth through performance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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