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
Hundreds of horseback riders participate in the commemorative event every June, relaying about 1,000 letters across the route.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The audio also captures officers relaying witness information about the shooting.
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Adam Sabes , Cb Cotton , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Rieara recalled Tuesday afternoon while relaying the story in front of the now-famous subway entrance.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
The same words flow down through the executive team, from the chairman on the earnings call to the vice president running the all-hands to human resources to the director relaying the message to your team.
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Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The library's Concordia Hall Gallery was named in honor of the club, and there is a plaque relaying the history on the exterior of the building.
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Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
California is quietly relaying the wire.
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Jeffery Marino,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
The novel’s omniscient narrator can barely conceal their exasperation, relaying key details like place and time with a winking mix of hostility and resignation.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The audio also captures officers relaying witness information about the shooting.
—
Adam Sabes , Cb Cotton , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Rieara recalled Tuesday afternoon while relaying the story in front of the now-famous subway entrance.
—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
The same words flow down through the executive team, from the chairman on the earnings call to the vice president running the all-hands to human resources to the director relaying the message to your team.
—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The library's Concordia Hall Gallery was named in honor of the club, and there is a plaque relaying the history on the exterior of the building.
—
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
California is quietly relaying the wire.
—
Jeffery Marino,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
The novel’s omniscient narrator can barely conceal their exasperation, relaying key details like place and time with a winking mix of hostility and resignation.
—
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaying
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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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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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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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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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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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The Justice Department and the states also outlined actions the companies will need to take, including adopting antitrust compliance programs and banning communicating with competitors on pricing and bidding strategies.
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The confusion is intensified for those who don’t speak English, who often resorted to communicating with the clerk through hand signals.
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Its argument is that humanities departments have become overly specialized, politicized, and disconnected from the goal of imparting a common body of historical knowledge.
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His goal with grilling isn’t to get nice grill marks, but this form of cooking is about imparting the flavor of the fire into the food.
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“Relaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaying. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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