1
as in spreading
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in sending
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 handing
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 transmitting
In the defense world, this means covert sensors that can remain buried for years, still transmitting data without giving away their position with a noisy generator.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Magellan's radar mapped Venus by transmitting radio waves toward the planet's surface and measuring how long the signals took to bounce back, allowing scientists to construct detailed surface maps.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Timothy Pawula, a former political ally of Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz, was charged in October 2024 with two counts of both electronic harassment and transmitting obscene messages.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Callella was arrested on February 5 and charged with transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce without disclosing his identity and utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten, or harass a person.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are other challenges associated with operating in space, such as protecting hardware from the sun’s radiation and transmitting astronomical amounts data from orbit to earth.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Such demands run directly against the ideal of art emerging from the artist’s inner self, transmitting individual experience rather than serving external mores.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Where is the particle for transmitting gravity, to match those for the other forces?
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Magellan's radar mapped Venus by transmitting radio waves toward the planet's surface and measuring how long the signals took to bounce back, allowing scientists to construct detailed surface maps.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Timothy Pawula, a former political ally of Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz, was charged in October 2024 with two counts of both electronic harassment and transmitting obscene messages.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Callella was arrested on February 5 and charged with transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce without disclosing his identity and utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten, or harass a person.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are other challenges associated with operating in space, such as protecting hardware from the sun’s radiation and transmitting astronomical amounts data from orbit to earth.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Such demands run directly against the ideal of art emerging from the artist’s inner self, transmitting individual experience rather than serving external mores.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Where is the particle for transmitting gravity, to match those for the other forces?
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmitting
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Measles is now spreading in Florida, with 68 cases reported in the state already this year.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Be generous when spreading the chocolate frosting on this one.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Colorado is sending more snowboarding athletes to compete in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics than any other state.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Worth city council unanimously approved sending an $845 million bond package to voters for the May 2 municipal elections.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Children were often seen handing the monks flowers, who in return gifted blessing strings.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The singer grew up watching his idols win awards on television, and eventually, those idols began handing him the awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The 6-foot-2 guard/forward is in his first season with the Cougars after transferring from Andrean last spring.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Few knew what kind of influence the 7-4 center would have after transferring from Boston and missing a year because of a knee injury.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The most effective Super Bowl ads this year delivered an emotional or humorous punch while also clearly conveying the importance or utility of their products, according to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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That included releasing a joint photo of D’Amaro and Walden, conveying the message of partnership.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a strange twist, the Max app was developed by VKontakte (VK), which Durov co-founded before selling his shares and leaving Russia in 2014, after Durov said the Kremlin had asked the site to hand over Ukrainian users’ data.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those many Americans who still understand that freedom is the magic elixir that drives growth and prosperity are exiting blue states, leaving them to stew in their left-wing, socialist, low-growth and low-opportunity juices.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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And different ways of communicating to be a better teammate in life and on the court.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to a more efficient way of communicating – and no doubt current headlines – the tide has changed, these advocates tell me.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transmitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmitting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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