as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
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Recent Examples of imparting
The potatoes are grilled, imparting a bit of smoke to classic papas.
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Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Actions that seemed foolhardy when Rue was younger now come off as merely chancy, with Zendaya imparting enough hard-knock experience to pull off bigger swings.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Sweet Vidalia onion is extra gentle and not quite as strong as some onions, imparting a naturally sweet onion flavor to the pie.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Leaves are covered with fine hairs, imparting considerable drought tolerance.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The color payoff is dewy but natural, imparting a skin-like flush.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
This program first captures students’ imaginations with the magic of books, while imparting important foundational science and conservation lessons.
—Nancy S. Grasmick, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
From there, the hexapod set its angle, kicked off, and glided on a skateboard-like undercarriage before releasing the stone, imparting competition-level spin.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Actions that seemed foolhardy when Rue was younger now come off as merely chancy, with Zendaya imparting enough hard-knock experience to pull off bigger swings.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Sweet Vidalia onion is extra gentle and not quite as strong as some onions, imparting a naturally sweet onion flavor to the pie.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Leaves are covered with fine hairs, imparting considerable drought tolerance.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The color payoff is dewy but natural, imparting a skin-like flush.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
This program first captures students’ imaginations with the magic of books, while imparting important foundational science and conservation lessons.
—Nancy S. Grasmick, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
From there, the hexapod set its angle, kicked off, and glided on a skateboard-like undercarriage before releasing the stone, imparting competition-level spin.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparting
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The fourteenth element is also very poor at transmitting light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead of mining and transporting coal to the surface – a costly and complex process – the system could convert coal into electricity in situ, transmitting only power upward.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experimentation is spreading across Asia.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Reznik said while the San Gabriel River system and adjacent spreading grounds, stretching from Irwindale to Long Beach, work exceptionally well, capturing 90% of the local runoff that percolates into underground basins for later use, that’s not true of some other waterways in the county.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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His short but wide-ranging speech broadly touched on a slew of developments between the United Kingdom and the United States, conveying cautious optimism and cultural affection at a time when the relationship seems deeply imperiled.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday that the EU is ready to work with Persian Gulf countries for new projects conveying energy to global markets that wouldn’t be held hostage to war or geopolitical strife.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Imparting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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