as in to give
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 relay
At the end of the appointment, my dentist relayed a theory that more than over-enthusiastic brushing could wear out enamel at the gumline.
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Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Under normal procedures, the concerns outlined in the assessment would have been relayed to GHF before the funding was approved, the sources told CNN, and the group would have time to reply before a decision was made.
—Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
Unlike with the other senses, smell information doesn’t pass through the thalamus, an evolutionarily more recent brain region that relays sensory information to other parts of the brain for processing.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 3 July 2025
Armed with a notepad, one officer relayed the same information over and over again.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
Under normal procedures, the concerns outlined in the assessment would have been relayed to GHF before the funding was approved, the sources told CNN, and the group would have time to reply before a decision was made.
—Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
Unlike with the other senses, smell information doesn’t pass through the thalamus, an evolutionarily more recent brain region that relays sensory information to other parts of the brain for processing.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 3 July 2025
Armed with a notepad, one officer relayed the same information over and over again.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Still, being conveyed across the surface of the planet in sync with the cycles of the day, and the movement of the tides, is an experience radically different from the bodily insult that is commercial air travel today.—
Guy Trebay,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Moore and other defendants faced up to 35 years in prison after being charged with conspiracy to defraud the government; conspiracy to convert, sell, convey and dispose of government property; and aiding and abetting in those efforts.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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The Relay fascia is debuting belatedly in the U.K., having already spread to many airports in Europe and the United States, with the latter market being served via LTR’s subsidiary, Paradies Lagardère.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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For Ullmann, designating her latest work a novel seems to communicate something both distinctly personal and universally true.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Build Your Crisis Communication Muscle Your ability to communicate effectively under pressure reveals your true leadership capacity.—
Rachel Weissman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Sideline communication will be handled by a custom mic transmitted over Verizon Business’ Private Wireless Solution.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which thrive in warm, humid conditions.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Vice President Vance imparted great insights and shared memorable personal stories with all.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Ball says the chip imparts just the right amount of color and a touch of a classic analog sound signature.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Her election would also carry symbolic weight as Grijalva would be the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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