1
as in ceded
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
Claire's grandfather agreed to transfer certain stocks to her when she turned 18
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2
as in transmitted
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
they used Morse Code to transfer the message from one ship to another
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as in sent
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
will have to transfer you from our San Francisco office to our New York headquarters
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as in relocated
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
before she left the country, she transferred all her record books and important papers to her mother
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as in passed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
transferred the ball to the running back
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Recent Examples of transferred
After launch, the team transferred control of the Switchblade from a user in the MQ-9A’s ground control station to a user on the ground nearer the operational area.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Enter Ned Sampson, an ebullient, well-meaning, and overly earnest Softees salesman extraordinaire who’s transferred from Chicago to Toledo to run TTT.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead of hiring a replacement, leadership transferred all those responsibilities to his client while keeping her at the associate director level with no salary bump.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Preparation was especially key this week, not just because of the travel involved, but also because Purdue (2-0) looks dramatically different from last season personnel-wise after 56 players transferred out of the program and 54 transfers arrived.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
According to a timeline from the Judicial Branch, Dahle’s case was transferred to a new judge, Dane Watkins, who oversaw mediation between the prosecution and defense in May.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Malik Campbell, 26, had been held at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi since being transferred from a state prison in San Diego County in October 2024.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Swyft and SwyftCard's editing paradigm transferred to the Canon Cat nearly exactly.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Both he and Puka — who started his collegiate career at the University of Washington — transferred to BYU in 2021 after their grandmother, Fa’atamali’i Saole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Enter Ned Sampson, an ebullient, well-meaning, and overly earnest Softees salesman extraordinaire who’s transferred from Chicago to Toledo to run TTT.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead of hiring a replacement, leadership transferred all those responsibilities to his client while keeping her at the associate director level with no salary bump.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Preparation was especially key this week, not just because of the travel involved, but also because Purdue (2-0) looks dramatically different from last season personnel-wise after 56 players transferred out of the program and 54 transfers arrived.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
According to a timeline from the Judicial Branch, Dahle’s case was transferred to a new judge, Dane Watkins, who oversaw mediation between the prosecution and defense in May.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Malik Campbell, 26, had been held at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi since being transferred from a state prison in San Diego County in October 2024.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Swyft and SwyftCard's editing paradigm transferred to the Canon Cat nearly exactly.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Both he and Puka — who started his collegiate career at the University of Washington — transferred to BYU in 2021 after their grandmother, Fa’atamali’i Saole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferred
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Of course, the Colts’ true on-field revitalization wouldn’t begin until the following decade, after Jim Irsay ceded the GM title and the franchise in 1998 drafted a promising young quarterback named Peyton Manning.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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By a Congress and Supreme Court that so far have ceded power to the executive branch.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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The message, transmitted via the first transatlantic cable, marked a milestone in diplomatic communication.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Following years of pain and health issues, countless MRIs and frustrating misdiagnoses, in 2013 she was diagnosed with Lyme disease, a bacterial illness largely transmitted by ticks and causing symptoms including muscle pain, fatigue and food sensitivity.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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At least one Ukrainian drone has also crashed in Estonia, which Tallinn said was sent off course by Russian electronic warfare measures.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to the Army, the media review emails were mistakenly sent to reporters, but the information in them is publicly available.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 2010, Crémieux relocated its offices and showroom to New York City and starting in 2014, the company began opening stores globally, with locations in New York City, Palm Beach, Bal Harbour, Paris, Saint-Tropez, Capri and London.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Most of them — 69 people — were relocated to emergency shelters, while 22 others were placed in some form of permanent housing.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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But how often have you been handed a bill at a restaurant that includes a 20% mandatory tip?—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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TikTok has been handed another lifeline.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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That deal was struck in lieu of a retaliatory capital tax on foreign investors that was passed in the House version of the bill but was later removed by the Senate.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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President Joe Biden's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act—passed solely with Democratic votes in Congress—provided historic incentives for clean energy manufacturers and EV and battery makers.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Guard may have worn out its welcome, but soldiers were still assigned to the region.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Today, the palatial structure spreads across four floors (including the subterranean level), offering versatile space that’s adaptable to both living and business purposes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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Legoland California’s family-friendly Halloween party returns for another not-too-spooky season of not-so-scary frights filled with character meet-and-greets, live shows, ride overlays, seasonal food and plenty of trick-or-treating candy stations spread throughout the park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Transferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferred. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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