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
The virus is transmitted by contact with infectious droplets or by breathing the air an infected person breathed, coughed or sneezed in.
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Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Robert Wilson King, 35, was arrested in McKinney on April 3 and faces a criminal charge of transmitting an interstate threat, according to the release.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
According to a press statement from the department, 31-year-old Demetria Spence was taken into custody and charged with transmitting a false public alarm.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Working closely with the health department, Plascencia said people can transmit the disease through speaking, singing or coughing.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Robert Wilson King, 35, was arrested in McKinney on April 3 and faces a criminal charge of transmitting an interstate threat, according to the release.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
According to a press statement from the department, 31-year-old Demetria Spence was taken into custody and charged with transmitting a false public alarm.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Working closely with the health department, Plascencia said people can transmit the disease through speaking, singing or coughing.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro, a Democrat, said Pennsylvania State Police woke him and his family at 2 a.m. to evacuate them as the fire spread.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Blame would eventually be spread far and wide, but absolute accountability proved complex and elusive.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the play-in tournament before losing to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game that would have sent them to the playoffs as the No.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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More news: Lakers Star LeBron James to Receive Official Barbie However, that all suddenly changed earlier this season, when he was sent to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The department did not say how much money is left of the total $189 billion approved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hess, in his earlier films, displayed a refined sense of comic timing, of scenes that hold long enough and are framed cannily enough to convey a sense of wondrous observation.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Faster Decision-Making When presenting to senior leadership, teams often are permitted just a few minutes to convey their message.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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According to Nature, the findings offer the first evidence for squirrels transferring the virus to primates.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Revell said the suspect will need a significant amount of time to recover from his injuries after which he'll be transferred to a detention facility.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Huang gave Bibb a white T-shirt and some twine and showed her how to tie the fabric into a sausage shape.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Central Florida performers are given two minutes each to preview their shows at the upcoming May fest — hoping to tempt you into buying tickets.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sure, there are some departures from the episode (characters communicate with the throng by taking acid… not exactly something Netflix can or would want to bring to gamers at home).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Elisabetta Franchi communicates an aesthetic that is sellable.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The House narrowly voted to approve the GOP budget blueprint Thursday by a vote of 216-214, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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