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
Arriving on July 17 through Mass Appeal, the project plays on one of his signature sayings while conveying his mindset at this stage in his personal and professional journey.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
These silences, heavy with sorrow, then adorn the beloved like precious jewels, conveying the idea that only a profound grief can beget such beauty.
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Krupa Shandilya,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Leung said his performance approach has shifted over the years toward conveying emotion through minimal physical detail rather than overt expression – a mode that only registers fully on the big screen.
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Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Nouri suspects Trump is less concerned with conveying the reality on the ground and more focused on calming global markets and public discontent at home.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
If the Heat wind up keeping their pick by conveying to the Hornets in 2027, then the Bucks could require a pick swap here, as well.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
But by the end of the 20th century, State Route 84 was running through downtown, with the sole purpose of conveying commuters back and forth between the Livermore Valley and Fremont and San Jose.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Much of the original film’s influence on the show is thematic, with the series conveying the same sense of dread lurking below a cartoonishly perfect suburban cul-de-sac.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
In people with insulin resistance, the insulin becomes less effective at conveying glucose into the cells properly.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
These silences, heavy with sorrow, then adorn the beloved like precious jewels, conveying the idea that only a profound grief can beget such beauty.
—
Krupa Shandilya,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Leung said his performance approach has shifted over the years toward conveying emotion through minimal physical detail rather than overt expression – a mode that only registers fully on the big screen.
—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Nouri suspects Trump is less concerned with conveying the reality on the ground and more focused on calming global markets and public discontent at home.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
If the Heat wind up keeping their pick by conveying to the Hornets in 2027, then the Bucks could require a pick swap here, as well.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
But by the end of the 20th century, State Route 84 was running through downtown, with the sole purpose of conveying commuters back and forth between the Livermore Valley and Fremont and San Jose.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Much of the original film’s influence on the show is thematic, with the series conveying the same sense of dread lurking below a cartoonishly perfect suburban cul-de-sac.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
In people with insulin resistance, the insulin becomes less effective at conveying glucose into the cells properly.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveying
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The most enduring legacy may be not only transferring wealth, but also transmitting a commitment to ensure that everyone has a place at the table.
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Thompson is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm as well as transmitting threatening interstate communications.
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Demonstrators express frustration Protesters marching through Johannesburg’s city center Tuesday included young men carrying traditional fighting sticks and women of all ages.
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Dark figures were darting through the shadows—Germans were carrying sacks and pillows to their building.
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When the Spanish settlers decamped for Cuba in 1763 after ceding Florida to the English, the few surviving Tequesta, their numbers decimated by 200 years of captivity and slavery, conflict and ill treatment, are believed to have departed with them.
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As Jimmy is looking for options to simultaneously cut costs and jettison the property entirely, Sydney is trying to figure out how to do a dinner service with a pantry that’s nearly empty and a former mentor/partner/colleague, in Carmy, who is very bad at actually ceding control.
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Winslow has been on a ventilator and is now battling septic shock, with organ failure and a spreading infection.
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Ukraine's drone revolution is spreading from the air to the ground.
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Rotating the pot a bit to encourage even growth is fine; hauling your ficus all over the house is not.
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Since its launch, the company has diversified into logistics, fuel delivery, and transport, including hauling containers from Cuban ports to different provinces.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Conwell, 22, began his college career at South Florida before transferring to Indiana State for his sophomore season and Xavier for his junior season, and then closing his college career at Louisville.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
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Vintage wooden crates have practical uses beyond transporting food, games, and other picnic essentials.
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“Conveying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveying. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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