1
as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
intends to personally convey the message to the governor
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2
as in carrying
to support and take from one place to another
conveying a package to his grandmother for his parents
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as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
upon her death, the house will be conveyed to a predesignated charity
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Recent Examples of conveying
However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.
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Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Yet the ballads are also strong, conveying palpable sorrow as the family members figure up their losses.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
But what’s most remarkable is how Uhlmann transforms these appearances into new tools for sculpting sounds and, in turn, conveying feelings.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
His portrayal of the Creature in ‘Frankenstein’ was heartbreaking, conveying the humanity of his character in a way that moved audiences profoundly.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of early 2000s R&B, Bad Gyal captures not only visuals but also sound, conveying her confident, flirtatious energy while paying tribute to the era that significantly influenced her.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
For more than a century, academics identified this statue as conveying a calm, neat, and virtuous masculinity.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, a mission name isn't about secrecy, but conveying a message to drive symbolism and morale, the legal blog added.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Instead, any attempt by Gyllenhaal at conveying a message is drowned out by her film’s overwhelming goofiness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Yet the ballads are also strong, conveying palpable sorrow as the family members figure up their losses.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
But what’s most remarkable is how Uhlmann transforms these appearances into new tools for sculpting sounds and, in turn, conveying feelings.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
His portrayal of the Creature in ‘Frankenstein’ was heartbreaking, conveying the humanity of his character in a way that moved audiences profoundly.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of early 2000s R&B, Bad Gyal captures not only visuals but also sound, conveying her confident, flirtatious energy while paying tribute to the era that significantly influenced her.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
For more than a century, academics identified this statue as conveying a calm, neat, and virtuous masculinity.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, a mission name isn't about secrecy, but conveying a message to drive symbolism and morale, the legal blog added.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Instead, any attempt by Gyllenhaal at conveying a message is drowned out by her film’s overwhelming goofiness.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveying
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Print would go on to play a vital role in the development of capitalism, transmitting price lists, important news, advertisements, and policy disputes all around the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jarvere Watson, 39, of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty March 19 to transmitting in interstate commerce a communication that contained a threat to injure the person of another.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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In Rome, Pope Leo XIV observed the first Good Friday of his papacy by carrying a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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But others can ask to maintain more creative control if interested, rather than the traditional practice of ceding it to the industry.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boulee gave the two parties a deadline to agree on a mediator and come to the table, but with the deadline approaching, officials say neither side was ceding any ground.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Firefighters were able to contain the fire to a single bus, preventing it from spreading to nearby vehicles.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Saturday — the peak day for Easter egg hunts — will see thunderstorms spreading from the southern Plains into the Ohio Valley.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff's office said that the timber-hauling truck was in compliance with all safety measures regarding its cargo, and no criminal or civil charges were anticipated.—
April 3,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The image below shows the SLS freeing itself of Earth, hauling the Artemis 2 mission to the darkening skies above Florida.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trailing 9-0 after three innings prevented anything that happened in Scottsdale or Toronto from transferring over.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bulk and general cargo made up another 40% (1,339 ships), typically transporting agricultural commodities such as corn, wheat and soybeans, and also coal and iron ore.—
Flavio Macau,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition, unlike some carbon removal strategies that rely on transporting and dispersing large quantities of crushed rock, this method operates entirely on-site.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Conveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveying. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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