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as in spreads
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
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
Regeneron's gene therapy Otarmeni treats a rare disease where a faulty OTOF gene limits production of a protein that transmits sound signals in the ear.
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Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Last year, the state’s Department of Food and Agriculture cut down 30% of the nursery’s citrus trees on concerns they were infested with Asian citrus psyllid, a sap-sucking bug that transmits a devastating citrus disease.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Fairlinked’s evidence that LinkedIn transmits data to third-party firms includes the presence of a hidden iframe from American-Israeli firm Human Security, which offers technology for detecting and blocking bots.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
During assembly, each BMW i3 digitally transmits real-time data on up to 20,000 features to the production system.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Unsafe practices can include turning off the automatic tracking system that transmits the vessel's location to other ships.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s no denying that Caurón leans into the sentimental here and elsewhere, yet there’s a strong gust of catharsis that García Treviño transmits as Liborio’s bloodied body refuses to surrender.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead of blocking signals, an attacker transmits fake satellite signals designed to mimic the real ones.
—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
Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Last year, the state’s Department of Food and Agriculture cut down 30% of the nursery’s citrus trees on concerns they were infested with Asian citrus psyllid, a sap-sucking bug that transmits a devastating citrus disease.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Fairlinked’s evidence that LinkedIn transmits data to third-party firms includes the presence of a hidden iframe from American-Israeli firm Human Security, which offers technology for detecting and blocking bots.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
During assembly, each BMW i3 digitally transmits real-time data on up to 20,000 features to the production system.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Unsafe practices can include turning off the automatic tracking system that transmits the vessel's location to other ships.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s no denying that Caurón leans into the sentimental here and elsewhere, yet there’s a strong gust of catharsis that García Treviño transmits as Liborio’s bloodied body refuses to surrender.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead of blocking signals, an attacker transmits fake satellite signals designed to mimic the real ones.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmits
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For Monday, the severe weather threat spreads northeast and stretches across the Mississippi Valley up into the Midwest.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then, in the next neuron, a dendritic plateau potential causes a widespread voltage change that spreads across the entire dendrite.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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But analysts note the arrival of the Bush sends a message without even firing a shot.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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This new game sends you on an epic quest to save your Spark companions and defeat the evil that’s threatening your friends.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The move leaves the Seahawks with a total of six picks in the draft.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite the album’s high quality across the board, Mahesh still leaves a few ends loose.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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The host of the massacre is the powerful tycoon Chester Danforth (filmmaker David Cronenberg), a hotel and casino impresario, who entrusts the actual event planning to his adult children, twins Ursula and Titus (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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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Touching on both, this memoir beautifully conveys the haunting presence of an estranged relative and the blurry line between longing and reluctance toward reconnection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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This story conveys that Hoja can be willing to exact social retribution at a great price.—
Perin Gürel,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shop not only delivers shimmering sips, but hosts elaborate tea events such as the seasonal Royal Afternoon Tea, a five-course affair offered multiple times a year in partnership with Aixois Bistro.—
Adam Stone Studio USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Warsh proposed some changes, including to how the bank communicates with the public.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ryan notes that the intention is to create a clear view of how consistently a brand communicates across its ecosystem and where adjustments may be required.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Transmits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmits. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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