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
Earlier this week, Pakistan's foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, said his country was relaying messages between the United States and Iran in its efforts to promote peace between them.
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Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The candy bars, which are likely to be circulated in unofficial sales channels across Europe, can be identified by a unique batch code assigned to individual bars and when scanned would relay instructions on how to contact KitKat, the company said.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
From a distance of at least fifty yards, the group launched fireworks in the air, and relayed messages of encouragement in Spanish through the bullhorn.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
When the Lakers lost to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, Lakers coach JJ Redick relayed the obvious.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
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Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The candy bars, which are likely to be circulated in unofficial sales channels across Europe, can be identified by a unique batch code assigned to individual bars and when scanned would relay instructions on how to contact KitKat, the company said.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
From a distance of at least fifty yards, the group launched fireworks in the air, and relayed messages of encouragement in Spanish through the bullhorn.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
When the Lakers lost to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, Lakers coach JJ Redick relayed the obvious.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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With its latest app update, American is now giving customers a fuller explanation behind every delay and cancellation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another version used the bubble-wand photo to give Graham a pink Cinderella-style dress and a set of Mini Mouse ears, complete with perky red bow.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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But how to convey that character on screen?—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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One was topped with tender steak tartare, while another conveyed a briny white anchovy on a smear of aioli.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Because this month’s layoffs are not confined to tech and spread across airlines, logistics, food production, healthcare, and more, the overall job market may be entering a recalibration period due to cost pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Starting Wednesday, videos and posters will be plastered in subways and public spaces, spreading awareness about the negative components of what can be a disturbing encounter.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Special train times may be added for additional matches and will be communicated in advance if applicable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie is becoming more confident in communicating her needs and is known for her honesty.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The data is then transmitted back to Earth at just 160 bits per second.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rabies, a virus transmitted through bites and scratches, poses risks to both humans and pets.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This toughness is imparted by lignin.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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Leaves are covered with fine hairs, imparting considerable drought tolerance.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The men, ranging in age from twenty-nine to sixty-four, carried rucksacks containing the few items that they were allowed to bring.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For a Nets team that has watched too many games slip in the same way, the early minutes of the fourth carried a familiar warning.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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