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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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
Now, Freeman — who recently transferred from the MLS’ Orlando City to the LaLiga club Villarreal — could now complement Dest on the right side of the field with his athleticism.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
When essential systems rely heavily on external digital environments, countries and institutions may face limitations in how data is governed, accessed, protected or transferred during periods of disruption or regulatory change.
—Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
He was transferred this week to a Kansas City rehab center after nearly a month in the hospital.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
In an email response to The Times, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Swaso was issued a final order of removal and was transferred to another facility as part of his removal proceedings.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The patient was then transferred to an ambulance for care at a local hospital.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The two sculptures were formally transferred to the Kingdom of Cambodia at a ceremony yesterday, along with a third sandstone sculpture depicting the head of the Hindu deity Harihara.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
After being transferred to Hirschberg to Bunzlau, he was liberated and returned to Romania before immigrating to Israel and eventually settling in South Florida.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Stafford, a medical missionary with the mission organization Serge, was transferred to Germany and treated at Berlin's Charite University Hospital.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
When essential systems rely heavily on external digital environments, countries and institutions may face limitations in how data is governed, accessed, protected or transferred during periods of disruption or regulatory change.
—Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
He was transferred this week to a Kansas City rehab center after nearly a month in the hospital.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
In an email response to The Times, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Swaso was issued a final order of removal and was transferred to another facility as part of his removal proceedings.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The patient was then transferred to an ambulance for care at a local hospital.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The two sculptures were formally transferred to the Kingdom of Cambodia at a ceremony yesterday, along with a third sandstone sculpture depicting the head of the Hindu deity Harihara.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
After being transferred to Hirschberg to Bunzlau, he was liberated and returned to Romania before immigrating to Israel and eventually settling in South Florida.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Stafford, a medical missionary with the mission organization Serge, was transferred to Germany and treated at Berlin's Charite University Hospital.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferred
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Vera-Tucker ceded some snaps to backup left guard/center Ben Brown, who signed a contract extension last year.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Puerto Rican independence movement Puerto Rico was ruled by Spain starting in 1508, then ceded to the United States following the Spanish-American War in 1898.—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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Ebola is transmitted from certain animal species like bats and primates, and while the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is concerning, health officials there are exit-screening people leaving those countries in hopes of keeping the virus contained.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 June 2026
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SpaceX increasingly resembles an infrastructure company and some investors see a future built on Starlink, but also on orbital data centers and even solar power transmitted wirelessly to Earth from space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The loudest swing of the night belonged to the Cubs’ Michael Busch, who sent a three-run shot off lefty Erik Miller into McCovey Cove.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Bird baths should also be relocated away from your patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Iran relocated their camp to Tijuana.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Babies are handed six-shooters before the butt slap.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Police said that Tree was on the list of passengers handed to aviation authorities, but have not been able to identify the bodies of those killed in the crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The bill passed unanimously in the state Senate in January.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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More than a decade has passed since Cristiano Ronaldo last played a football match in the United States.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The water conservation district arguably lacks the tools needed to live up to the conservation part of its name assigned by state legislators.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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In recent years, the unit has also lost cops and Delva said officers assigned believe that neither kidnappings nor the unit itself are priorities for the government.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The base, spread across parts of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties, is located about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in Congo, which has spread to neighboring Uganda, is causing serious concern among health officials.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Transferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferred. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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