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
Originally hailing from Africa, the species can transmit dengue, as well as yellow fever, Zika and chikungunya.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Tariffs are typically imposed on goods; films are services, which are transmitted digitally and not through ports of entry.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 May 2025
Ars Video The authors of this latest paper were inspired by that 2021 project and decided to apply the basic concept to singing cicadas, with the idea that cyborg cicadas might one day be used to transmit warning messages during emergencies.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Data transmitted is also encrypted, adding additional layers to security that are harder to create using older, conventional methods.
—Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Tariffs are typically imposed on goods; films are services, which are transmitted digitally and not through ports of entry.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 May 2025
Ars Video The authors of this latest paper were inspired by that 2021 project and decided to apply the basic concept to singing cicadas, with the idea that cyborg cicadas might one day be used to transmit warning messages during emergencies.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Data transmitted is also encrypted, adding additional layers to security that are harder to create using older, conventional methods.
—Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmit
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Research has consistently singled out the powerful role social media plays in fomenting and spreading antisemitism.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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On Sunday, Inoue will try to send fans back to work on Monday having watched an entertaining fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This terrible decision puts public safety in jeopardy and is yet another terrible message to send to CT violent crime victims and their families.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Kelvin’s sexuality is accepted with an ease that may be surprising for a group of red state evangelicals, but leaves every Gemstone child in a happy, healthy, stable relationship.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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They are expected to receive $86 million more in the coming years — potentially leaving more than half of the state's uncapped wells more vulnerable to incidents like the current spill in Garden Island Bay.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Ryan Coogler didn’t want to hide anymore The film conveys two forms of peonage prominent in the 1930s South—labor arrangements not far removed from slavery.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Linnaeus used visuals to learn and observe, and later to create and convey knowledge.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
2 May 2025
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After a cold open that introduced the concept of spores—particles expelled into the air by infected in the last stage of their life cycle that can transfer to anyone who breathes them in—the closing minutes saw Ellie finally hunt down a member of Abby's entourage, Nora (Tati Gabrielle).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 May 2025
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The suspect in the deadly shooting on the Florida State University campus last month was released from the hospital Monday and transferred to a detention facility, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Last month, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week handed the designer its 2025 Industry Impact Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the bridal sector.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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After Bregman turned down their four-year, $115 million offer, the Cubs handed the job to Shaw, who had a slower, limited start to spring training due to an oblique injury.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Senior Indian and Pakistani military officials have also reportedly communicated via hotline, suggesting that channels of communication are open.—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
3 May 2025
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However, the two stars barely interact on screen in that film due to the story's central conceit — two residents of the same house communicate across time periods using a magic mailbox.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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