1
as in ceding
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 transmitting
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 sending
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 removing
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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as in handing
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 passing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
transferred the ball to the running back
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Recent Examples of transferring
Trailing 9-0 after three innings prevented anything that happened in Scottsdale or Toronto from transferring over.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Humrichous played three seasons of NAIA ball at Huntington University in north-central Indiana before transferring to Division I Evansville and later to Illinois.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The attacks bring into sharp relief how some of the key selling points of crypto — decentralization from banks, the ease of transferring large sums, irreversible transactions — also double as its vulnerabilities.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
While, in this case, the equipment is heading to Colorado, other times military equipment traveling through the area might be transferring to or from a training area or military base in the region, Rice said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Second-string tackle Mykeal Rabess also left, transferring to Cal.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In April 2024, authorities arrested Ippei Muzihara, the interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, on suspicion of illegally transferring more than US$16 million from Ohtani’s bank accounts to pay a bookie.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Bank records also showed a pattern of transferring funds into her campaign accounts shortly before filing deadlines, only to transfer the money out after the deadline.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Humrichous played three seasons of NAIA ball at Huntington University in north-central Indiana before transferring to Division I Evansville and later to Illinois.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The attacks bring into sharp relief how some of the key selling points of crypto — decentralization from banks, the ease of transferring large sums, irreversible transactions — also double as its vulnerabilities.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
While, in this case, the equipment is heading to Colorado, other times military equipment traveling through the area might be transferring to or from a training area or military base in the region, Rice said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Second-string tackle Mykeal Rabess also left, transferring to Cal.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In April 2024, authorities arrested Ippei Muzihara, the interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, on suspicion of illegally transferring more than US$16 million from Ohtani’s bank accounts to pay a bookie.
—Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Bank records also showed a pattern of transferring funds into her campaign accounts shortly before filing deadlines, only to transfer the money out after the deadline.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferring
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But others can ask to maintain more creative control if interested, rather than the traditional practice of ceding it to the industry.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boulee gave the two parties a deadline to agree on a mediator and come to the table, but with the deadline approaching, officials say neither side was ceding any ground.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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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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That's when authorities said the homeowner allegedly pointed a gun at the worker, sending him running for his life.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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The president himself chose not to name a new full-time national security adviser after removing Mike Waltz, who had included a journalist in supposedly secure communications regarding military action.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Redick had said that the team considered removing Doncic, who suffered his hamstring strain in the third quarter against Oklahoma City, and Reaves at halftime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander walked two before handing the game to the bullpen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jets left winger Kyle Connor scored 33 seconds into overtime, handing the Hawks their fourth consecutive defeat.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dave Malloy’s score is versatile, brilliant and grows more relevant with each passing year.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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The backseat passenger on a passing scooter opened fire into a group of people at the corner, which included Kaori’s parents and some other young children.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Firefighters were able to contain the fire to a single bus, preventing it from spreading to nearby vehicles.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Saturday — the peak day for Easter egg hunts — will see thunderstorms spreading from the southern Plains into the Ohio Valley.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Transferring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferring. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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