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
Many Democrats relayed memories of Mr. Biden’s kindness and empathy, while others cited the economy, at times in a positive light and other times negatively.
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Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The Blue Ring Pathfinder is now operational, performing as expected and relaying valuable data.
—Valerie Stimac, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Can the lovely and skeptical Helly, whose outie is Helena, the cold-blooded daughter of the company’s owner, be trusted once her backstory is relayed to the group?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Lindsey now must relay that lesson to her teenage daughter, Miley Grace.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The Blue Ring Pathfinder is now operational, performing as expected and relaying valuable data.
—Valerie Stimac, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Can the lovely and skeptical Helly, whose outie is Helena, the cold-blooded daughter of the company’s owner, be trusted once her backstory is relayed to the group?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Lindsey now must relay that lesson to her teenage daughter, Miley Grace.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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Escape to Baja Beach takes place at New Orleans’ bar The Frat House and gives visitors the chance to meet the Mountain Dude.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Madrid’s struggles with their press were damning evidence that playing with all four of Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Bellingham in the team gives them little flexibility in terms of their shape when out of possession.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Adorned with wood, jolts of plaid, and a candle pendant, the dining nook conveys that rustic, calming aesthetic while serving as a natural gathering space for family meals and game nights.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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If used as a snide kiss-off, this conversation-ender conveys disagreement or dissatisfaction with an outcome or decision without directly addressing it, much less trying to be constructive.—
John Bowe, Contributor,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Without Toppin, the Red Raiders tried to spread the floor and attack mismatches, with associate head coach Jeff Linder moving the pieces from the sideline.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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With these acquisitions, the Sky are developing a clear identity for their backcourt: a lengthy and defensive-minded group with an ability to spread the floor via shooting, giving bigs Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso space to work in the paint and low post.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Signal is one of a number of relatively simple tools that can be used not only to help keep secure conversations with reporters, but also for communicating with colleagues when not discussing work projects, researching legal resources or even chatting with friends.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Other information, like the current score and time, is communicated on different parts of the OneCourt.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
9 Feb. 2025
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In Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, thousands of people gathered to watch the releases being transmitted live on a large screen, waving signs, cheering, and crying.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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The military helicopter was sending a Mode S signal, which transmits basic data about altitude and aircraft identification.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Working as a sort of allover highlighter, this imparts a glowing, radiant bronze perfect for a dewy makeup look.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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The results of the 2024 presidential election imparted the message to Hollywood that celebrity voices weren’t resonating.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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The man, Phillip Thomas, carried a knife, zip ties, duct tape and mace, and broke into her home.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, state troopers carried some protesters of the immigration bill out of a hearing room.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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