as in to give
to give something (such as information or an object) to someone else
They relayed the good news to their children just before leaving for work.
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Recent Examples of relay
But did Lisa happen to relay whether or not the real Sloane has seen the show?
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
However, many filers that enter the agreements don't complete them, Lawless relayed.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
After flagging the suspicious texts, the company relayed the information to the Grand Rapids police.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
Beaudry relayed the information to the Grand Rapids Police Department in Michigan.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2024
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
However, many filers that enter the agreements don't complete them, Lawless relayed.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
After flagging the suspicious texts, the company relayed the information to the Grand Rapids police.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
Beaudry relayed the information to the Grand Rapids Police Department in Michigan.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden is prepared to veto legislation that would create new federal judgeships for President-elect Donald Trump to fill, a move that would give him the most presidential vetoes since Bill Clinton.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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The sounds of everyone’s voices, constituents and politicians alike, convey as much as their words do, and the intimacy enhances the maddening implications.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Known for ending his albums with calls to a higher power, DMX’s reverence for the lord is conveyed on Let Us Pray: Chapter X, a posthumous collection of prayers paired by hard-hitting instrumentals and narration from Hip-Hop, gospel, and R&B stars.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kaitlyn, who teaches third grade, is already spreading her love of Swift to her young charges.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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With these conditions, wildfires could spread very quickly.Max Golembo, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Nurture their confidence Encourage your Capricorn child to express themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings.Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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In my experience as a pediatrician, teens find other ways to communicate with each other, such as texting or even the occasional video phone call.Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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At tropical destinations or areas with high rates of illnesses transmitted by mosquitos, use insect repellent and consider mosquito nets, Robinson says.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Larger storage space means more data can be stored, transmitted and processed, which enhances the performance of AI applications as the large language models (LLM) enable them to have more parameters to train on.Wayne Chang, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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To give your glass that freshly chilled feeling without risking the side-eye from a French winemaker, opt for stainless-steel wands like these, which quickly cool the wine without diluting it or imparting any flavors.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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For Ramage of Krampus' Cove, miso is another ingredient that does wonders to impart savory flavors in mixed drinks.David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jackson police detective Tommie Brown told WJTV and NBC affiliate WLBT that the Hyundai was carrying a man, a woman, a teenager and two children, all from Copiah County, located south of Jackson.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The gunman is seen wearing a dark hooded top and carrying a gray backpack in an image from the shooting, and another image appears to show the same person with the backpack on a bike.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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