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
Dog waste contains bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that can be transmitted to humans and wildlife or washed into local waterways, negatively impacting water quality, which is why the district provides stations with dog waste bags in several of its parks, the release said.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Between January 1 and December 31, 2024, more than 11,000 WEAs issued by federal, state, and local authorities were transmitted over the PBS WARN system, a 30 percent increase over 2023.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
The mouth talks, the eyes perceive; and the movements of the facial musculature are uniquely related to one’s experienced affects and to the affects transmitted to others.
—Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
These threads record and transmit neural signals to a computer, enabling users to perform tasks like moving a cursor or turning on a TV.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Between January 1 and December 31, 2024, more than 11,000 WEAs issued by federal, state, and local authorities were transmitted over the PBS WARN system, a 30 percent increase over 2023.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
The mouth talks, the eyes perceive; and the movements of the facial musculature are uniquely related to one’s experienced affects and to the affects transmitted to others.
—Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
These threads record and transmit neural signals to a computer, enabling users to perform tasks like moving a cursor or turning on a TV.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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Large media accounts like Pop Crave and Pop Base spread the incident to millions of followers on X, and social media posts have reported that the Astronomer CEO is the man in the video.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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At the time of diagnosis, the cancer was localized and hadn’t spread, giving Lizzy a 70% survival rate.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Two days after the letter was sent, Abbott announced 18 items on the special session agenda.—
Rachel Royster
July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Corinth, the wrangler of volunteers, spent evenings recruiting people from Facebook to help the next day or coordinating with Starbucks and H-E-B, which both sent teams.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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But that leaves him navigating the same choppy local political waters that Sternberg failed to cross, as multiple efforts to build a new area stadium have capsized.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Emeline stands out as a true boutique property that will allow guests to immerse themselves in the Charleston way of living without leaving their accommodation.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
15 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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It was designed as a wind scale and conveys very little direct information about inland flooding, storm surge, and tornado hazards associated with hurricanes.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Griner was transferred to a Russian penal colony roughly 300 miles outside of Moscow after being sentenced to nine years in prison.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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More than 1,800 files were transferred after Gong had already accepted a position with one of the company's competitors.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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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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Foxx has centered her criticism on establishment Democrats circling the wagons for establishment candidates, noting that three senior Democratic members of Congress died within the first six months of Trump’s second term, handing Republicans a larger advantage.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The Supreme Court has handed Trump one victory after another in his effort to remake the federal government, after lower courts have found the administration’s actions probably violate federal law.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 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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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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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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