1
as in to spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
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3
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
transmitted the deed of his house to his lawyer
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Recent Examples of transmit
Meanwhile, the plane’s radio transponder stopped transmitting over the middle of the Potomac River and around 2,400 feet short of the runway.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The plane’s transponder stopped transmitting about 2,400 feet (732 meters) short of the runway, roughly over the middle of the river.
—Sarah Brumfield, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Windows are a huge factor in whether a home burns down, because so much heat is transmitted through them.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Garcia transmitted the cash in four installments and charged an under-the-table fee of $50 for each wire.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The plane’s transponder stopped transmitting about 2,400 feet (732 meters) short of the runway, roughly over the middle of the river.
—Sarah Brumfield, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Windows are a huge factor in whether a home burns down, because so much heat is transmitted through them.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Garcia transmitted the cash in four installments and charged an under-the-table fee of $50 for each wire.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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Without Toppin, the Red Raiders tried to spread the floor and attack mismatches, with associate head coach Jeff Linder moving the pieces from the sideline.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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With these acquisitions, the Sky are developing a clear identity for their backcourt: a lengthy and defensive-minded group with an ability to spread the floor via shooting, giving bigs Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso space to work in the paint and low post.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Night Agent upped the ante in its second outing, with Peter becoming enmeshed in a chemical weapons threat and (gulp) unwittingly swaying a presidential election that sends his moral compass spinning.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Hindu family, in other words, will not be coerced into sending their children to the Lutheran school in the sense that they will be tossed into jail if their kids go to the secular school.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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Velcro dogs simply enjoy staying close, while dogs with separation anxiety experience genuine panic when left alone.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The organization had strict policies in place, but the lack of proper training and infrastructure left gaps.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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Advocates argue the mothers’ voices particularly convey the urgency and significance of this moment.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Centered on Liuyang — a city with a 1,400-year history of fireworks — the film conveys a deep understanding and respect for Chinese traditions while honoring Eastern culture and extending heartfelt New Year wishes.—
WWD,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Tramon Mark, who played one season at Arkansas after three at Houston, transferred to Texas and averages 9.6 points per game.—
Anthony Kristensen,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The ruling prevents prison officials from transferring them to men’s facilities or restricting their access to medical care while the legal challenge moves forward.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Feb. 2025
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Acquiring Plum gives a veteran guard to the Sparks young core of Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink and reunites her with her former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The rise in right-wing extremism — not least in Germany, where the far-right AfD party is running second in the polls — gives The Investigation a current relevance, but director Kahl says current politics was not on his mind.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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States are handing multimillion-dollar contracts to a handful of fledgling private companies to manage the rapidly growing, convoluted marketplace of school-choice programs.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
30 Jan. 2025
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But instead of throwing the flowers over her head into the crowd, Krause turned around and handed them to Brink.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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These programs educate Cubans about democratic ideals, provide access to alternative forms of media and phone cards for family members to communicate with political prisoners.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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It would be carried by ocean currents, using its ability to move simply to swim up to the surface to communicate with scientists, then drift back down to continue collecting data.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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