1
as in spreading
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in sending
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 handing
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 transmitting
Soft silicone creates a smooth surface for transmitting the vibrations, with 4 speeds and 4 patterns operated with ease via the 3-button controls.
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Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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
Chang Guang developed a compact laser communication terminal — roughly the size of a backpack — capable of transmitting data both between satellites and from space back to Earth.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
The new tags now collect the data daily and compress it into a 12-byte file before transmitting it back to the research team via a novel long-range network.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Of course, truly unlocking the energy potential of the Southern Tier requires not only developing the natural gas but also transmitting it to market.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Beyond the basic protections (setting a PIN on the SIM card, using a separate phone number for account verification and so on), moving away from SMS as a method for transmitting one-time passwords may be the only way to truly mitigate this vulnerability.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Wang pleaded guilty in October to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Even after the fraud, the auditor said the university was still transmitting payments to vendor bank accounts before they could be verified.
—Kai Johnsen, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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
Chang Guang developed a compact laser communication terminal — roughly the size of a backpack — capable of transmitting data both between satellites and from space back to Earth.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
The new tags now collect the data daily and compress it into a 12-byte file before transmitting it back to the research team via a novel long-range network.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Of course, truly unlocking the energy potential of the Southern Tier requires not only developing the natural gas but also transmitting it to market.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Beyond the basic protections (setting a PIN on the SIM card, using a separate phone number for account verification and so on), moving away from SMS as a method for transmitting one-time passwords may be the only way to truly mitigate this vulnerability.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Wang pleaded guilty in October to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Even after the fraud, the auditor said the university was still transmitting payments to vendor bank accounts before they could be verified.
—Kai Johnsen, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
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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
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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
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Mushrooms sold from a truck in a Salinas parking lot turned out to be poisonous, sending three people to the hospital, California health officials warned.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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Trees recycle rainwater, absorbing precipitation before sending it through their roots to recharge underground water storage centers, known as aquifers.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Having been stung by handing O’Neil and his backroom staff long-term deals, only to sack them a few months later, Wolves will be reluctant to commit massive funds to extending Pereira’s deal on the back of just a few months’ work.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Monday’s three-hour finale opens with Grant still in the Dominican Republic after handing roses to Litia and Juliana last week and sending Zoe packing.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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But the moderates also emphasized that their vote for the final bill would hinge on Johnson’s ability to keep his word about leaving Medicaid benefits untouched.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is understandably thrilled for McIlroy, and everyone has been leaving their congratulations for him throughout the evening.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Many high-end restaurants, especially in Texas, try to offer fancy tacos at inflated prices without delivering anything worthy of the cost or pomp.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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In 2025, the number of DDOS attacks have spiked, partly propelled by a massive botnet largely concentrated in the US delivering record-sized attacks.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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