as in transmitting
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
they promised to send the package in the morning
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Recent Examples of sending
The district court first blocked enforcement of the law, and the Fourth Circuit later ruled against West Virginia on the Title IX claim while sending the Equal Protection issue back for more fact-finding.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Congo placed third in Group K and among the top third-place group finishers, sending them on to the knockout rounds for the first time in history.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
In February, Khartiia’s Lava regiment cleared a Russian strongpoint near Kupiansk using ground robots, kamikaze UGVs and strike drones without sending infantry into the objective.
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David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Quiñones unleashed his shot and ripped it past Hernán Galíndez to open the scoring, sending Estadio Azteca into delirium as Mexico took a 1-0 lead.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Price still matters, especially for people sending money often or in smaller amounts, but the cheapest option is not always the one people trust with an urgent transfer.
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Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The strike hit her car and then her, sending her into cardiac arrest.
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Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
After the girl and Valentin-Rios connected, Valentin-Rios began sending her unsolicited nude photographs, the lawsuit says.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Congo placed third in Group K and among the top third-place group finishers, sending them on to the knockout rounds for the first time in history.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
In February, Khartiia’s Lava regiment cleared a Russian strongpoint near Kupiansk using ground robots, kamikaze UGVs and strike drones without sending infantry into the objective.
—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Quiñones unleashed his shot and ripped it past Hernán Galíndez to open the scoring, sending Estadio Azteca into delirium as Mexico took a 1-0 lead.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Price still matters, especially for people sending money often or in smaller amounts, but the cheapest option is not always the one people trust with an urgent transfer.
—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The strike hit her car and then her, sending her into cardiac arrest.
—
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
After the girl and Valentin-Rios connected, Valentin-Rios began sending her unsolicited nude photographs, the lawsuit says.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sending
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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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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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Instead of shipping the goods themselves, private Cuban entrepreneurs use Katapulk to sell and deliver goods to customers.
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As space becomes a hotspot of modern war and global attention remains focused on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, artificial intelligence is now at the fore of tracking and analyzing vessels.
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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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After dispatching Zayn, a new challenger for his title has emerged.
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By storing excess renewable power and dispatching it when needed, the CO2 Battery is expected to help balance the grid while reducing the need for costly transmission upgrades.
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“Sending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sending. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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