as in giving
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 relaying
When the film opens, an on-camera newscaster is relaying information about extraterrestrial lights that are allegedly falling from the sky in Medellín, into people’s homes, and with a metallic sound.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
One notable case included a patient relaying a dream to Jung about a golden scarab from the prior night.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
In the fourth inning of that game, Berrios believed Raleigh was relaying pitches and manager John Schneider acknowledged the gamesmanship of figuring out pitches from the bases as being part of the game.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Workers report diminished transparency, with GESTA often relaying critical information before supervisors themselves learn of it.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Swatters typically conceal their identities by relaying threats through online crisis counselors in hopes that the individual will contact 911 on their behalf, or use software to call from a computer while using a virtual private network, Hill said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
That has left Palestinian journalists in Gaza — enduring bombardment, hunger and displacement, along with the rest of the population — as the primary sources for relaying information on the ground.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Those posts include photos of news coverage of his campaign and videos relaying his platform.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
One notable case included a patient relaying a dream to Jung about a golden scarab from the prior night.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
In the fourth inning of that game, Berrios believed Raleigh was relaying pitches and manager John Schneider acknowledged the gamesmanship of figuring out pitches from the bases as being part of the game.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Workers report diminished transparency, with GESTA often relaying critical information before supervisors themselves learn of it.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Swatters typically conceal their identities by relaying threats through online crisis counselors in hopes that the individual will contact 911 on their behalf, or use software to call from a computer while using a virtual private network, Hill said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
That has left Palestinian journalists in Gaza — enduring bombardment, hunger and displacement, along with the rest of the population — as the primary sources for relaying information on the ground.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Those posts include photos of news coverage of his campaign and videos relaying his platform.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaying
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The Dodgers went on to defeat the Giants by the score of 6-3 giving Kershaw a no-decision while clinching a postseason berth.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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By turning a blind eye to scalpers, even giving them the tools to bypass limits and harvest tickets, Live Nation has acted as the promoter, the primary ticket seller, the artists’ manager, and the scalper.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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The statement and other means of policy communication also figured importantly in conveying that understanding to the public and helping to anchor inflation expectations, thereby supporting the effective transmission of monetary policy.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Anthem spot will kick off the campaign with the goal of conveying that something new is happening at Ford, Materazzo said.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The bristles are neither too floppy nor too stiff, neither too long nor too short, and are cut to the perfect rounded shape that’s just right for swirling pigment over the apples or spreading it along your cheekbones—without having to work too hard for a completely natural finish.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, Jones ran it to near perfection, spreading the ball around to Bourne, Jauan Jennings, Christian McCaffrey and Jake Tonges before hitting McCaffrey on a 7-yard score in the right side of the end zone.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hayes previously pleaded guilty to knowingly and willfully transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat to injure the person of another, according to prosecutors.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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In April, O’Connor was arrested on separate charges of possessing child pornography and transmitting harmful material to minors.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Alvarez noted that the referee was seen communicating with her after the spot and that Nia Jax was very careful with her during the post-match attack.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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This includes communication between parents and offspring and mature animals of opposite sexes communicating attraction, mate choice, and trail following.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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While beauty is generally associated erroneously with external physical factors, a balanced state of mind and a healthy body play a huge part in imparting the necessary boost that the body needs to shine and glow.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bespoke clothing is typically made with a greater level of handwork, imparting a nearly imperceptible quality that can’t be replicated with a sewing machine more commonly used on MTM.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Relaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaying. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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