1
as in spreads
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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as in sends
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
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as in leaves
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 transmits
Instead of blocking signals, an attacker transmits fake satellite signals designed to mimic the real ones.
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Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The act would mandate wider u,se of ADS-B in and ADS-B out, a safety system that transmits an aircraft's location to other aircraft, NPR's Joel Rose tells Up First.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
CapRadio’s tower plan CapRadio tried for more than a decade to repair the tower beaming KXPR, which transmits classical music.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The CubeSat takes a high-definition image of its surroundings every 2 minutes and transmits it to the laptop.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
In one of his stories a fabricator of artificial eyes creates a portable surveillance camera in the form of an egg-size eyeball that transmits images to its creator.
—Michael Dirda, The New York Review of Books, 25 Dec. 2025
Bassett transmits the surreal shock of learning that her vows were spoken on shaky ground—and makes over-the-top seem properly modulated.
—Niela Orr, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
The circuit board reads signals from this sensor and transmits data via Bluetooth.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025
It is connected by wire to a power source and device that transmits and receives communications, both of which are in the patient’s chest.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The act would mandate wider u,se of ADS-B in and ADS-B out, a safety system that transmits an aircraft's location to other aircraft, NPR's Joel Rose tells Up First.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
CapRadio’s tower plan CapRadio tried for more than a decade to repair the tower beaming KXPR, which transmits classical music.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The CubeSat takes a high-definition image of its surroundings every 2 minutes and transmits it to the laptop.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
In one of his stories a fabricator of artificial eyes creates a portable surveillance camera in the form of an egg-size eyeball that transmits images to its creator.
—Michael Dirda, The New York Review of Books, 25 Dec. 2025
Bassett transmits the surreal shock of learning that her vows were spoken on shaky ground—and makes over-the-top seem properly modulated.
—Niela Orr, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
The circuit board reads signals from this sensor and transmits data via Bluetooth.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025
It is connected by wire to a power source and device that transmits and receives communications, both of which are in the patient’s chest.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmits
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For something more expansive, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa spreads across 45 acres of grounds with multiple pools, lazy rivers, and golf courses.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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This low-maintenance groundcover spreads easily, covering everything from garden borders to retaining wall edges.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island, has been dazzling residents and visitors with an on-and-off eruption that periodically sends fountains of lava soaring into the sky.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Bark Air's parent company is the operator of the popular Bark Box subscription service, which sends monthly treats and toys.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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And Aneksi rarely leaves my side.—
Jennifer Wolfgram,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Myka leaves this interaction believing Missé over Dara and saying she’s done with their friendship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Accepting natural endings gives you space to build long-term peace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez’s homer was his third of the spring and gives him a team-leading 15 RBIs in Cactus League play.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The crown jewel of the Constitution entrusts the war power exclusively to Congress because of the propensity of the executive branch for unprovoked aggression to aggrandize power.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Jan. 2026
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Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sporting a sophisticated color-block border and a discreet front placket that’s hiding buttonholes, the estate curtain conveys sophistication through its simple yet thoughtful design.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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The brush consistently delivers the right amount of product, creating noticeable length and definition that make my eyes pop.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The genre-swerving approach mirrored the spirit of Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Dill Pickle — an unexpected pairing that delivers something spicy.—
Walaa Elsiddig,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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Once inside, however, the miscreant sister communicates (via walkie-talkie) in a squeal of wordless agony.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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The girl communicates with her parents through her eyes and a few sounds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Transmits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmits. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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