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
That's when authorities said the homeowner allegedly pointed a gun at the worker, sending him running for his life.
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Erika Stanish, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Across the region, smaller plants, too, are sending similar signals.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The drama captivated Germans, with the media sending detailed updates on its progress.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The group talked about sending a delegation to Commander Braash [sic].
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The studio pushed back hard over the cost of sending a helicopter up to film it.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The group collaborated across continents, sending demos to each other and reuniting in Melbourne for studio sessions.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Russia is sending military aid, including drones, to support Iran’s war against the United States and Israel, according to Western intelligence reports.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Erika Stanish, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Across the region, smaller plants, too, are sending similar signals.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The drama captivated Germans, with the media sending detailed updates on its progress.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The group talked about sending a delegation to Commander Braash [sic].
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The studio pushed back hard over the cost of sending a helicopter up to film it.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The group collaborated across continents, sending demos to each other and reuniting in Melbourne for studio sessions.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Russia is sending military aid, including drones, to support Iran’s war against the United States and Israel, according to Western intelligence reports.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sending
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Print would go on to play a vital role in the development of capitalism, transmitting price lists, important news, advertisements, and policy disputes all around the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jarvere Watson, 39, of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty March 19 to transmitting in interstate commerce a communication that contained a threat to injure the person of another.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bulk and general cargo made up another 40% (1,339 ships), typically transporting agricultural commodities such as corn, wheat and soybeans, and also coal and iron ore.—
Flavio Macau,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition, unlike some carbon removal strategies that rely on transporting and dispersing large quantities of crushed rock, this method operates entirely on-site.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Notably, total traffic through the Red Sea has declined considerably since Houthi attacks on shipping in late 2023 and 2024, even though these attacks have largely stopped.—
Flavio Macau,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hegseth told committee members Tuesday that Iran’s efforts to block shipping through the world’s busiest oil route, the Strait of Hormuz, underscored the national security imperative of a robust domestic oil production.—
Matthew Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Trailing 9-0 after three innings prevented anything that happened in Scottsdale or Toronto from transferring over.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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While disagreement remains over its necessity, Porter County E911 will begin dispatching police calls for the towns of Chesterton and Porter Wednesday amid improved relations between the towns and county.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 21-year-old British southpaw had been dispatching opponents early — none of his previous nine opponents had made it through two rounds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Sending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sending. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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