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
The service contained a proxy server that relayed traffic between its customers and the servers providing Microsoft’s AI services, the suit alleged.
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Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback recently shared some exciting news with NFL reporter Tracy Wolfson, who relayed it to fans on X (formerly Twitter).
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
When the user then smartphone-scans a code on the pods' packaging, an iOS/Android app relays the appropriate growth-conditions parameters to the main device.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky relayed the news from Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Ukrainian commander-in-chief, on Saturday.
—David Axe, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback recently shared some exciting news with NFL reporter Tracy Wolfson, who relayed it to fans on X (formerly Twitter).
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
When the user then smartphone-scans a code on the pods' packaging, an iOS/Android app relays the appropriate growth-conditions parameters to the main device.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky relayed the news from Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Ukrainian commander-in-chief, on Saturday.
—David Axe, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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This allowed Haaland to play off multiple touches and gave De Bruyne and Foden time to make runs.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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His son, who had drifted away from art, was given the chance to complete it. 10 Best Books of 2024: The staff of The New York Times Book Review has chosen the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.—
Sadie Stein,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Words may fall short when portraying the shock, trauma and cognitive dissonance, but when words fail, there are images, objects and sensual immersion that can convey a perception of what happened and how the Nova festival community has come together for healing and hope.—
Karen-Janine Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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The decision to erect the statue could convey as much about the current regime’s views of national power and state control, observers suggested at the time.—
Teresa Nowakowski,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Those funds went toward identifying and responding to health emergencies and stopping disease threats from spreading across borders, according to the WHO’s website.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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As soon as wildfires started spreading across the Los Angeles area, nonprofit organization Team Rubicon mobilized a team to help clear roadways for firefighters.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Anne spent over a year communicating with the scammers, according to a France 24 report.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Biden faced criticism for failing to effectively communicate his administration's accomplishments, particularly on issues like inflation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Windows are a huge factor in whether a home burns down, because so much heat is transmitted through them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Garcia transmitted the cash in four installments and charged an under-the-table fee of $50 for each wire.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Their Reposado spends 4-6 months finishing in American Oak bourbon barrels to impart a fuller flavor.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Just as life experiences provide people with greater depth and impart a greater sense of persuasiveness to their words, the variety of emotions Ado has experienced since then gave her voice a more layered and solid feel—a reality that spoke straight to the heart.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
1 Jan. 2025
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The manager and other employees waited with Lawrence and her friend until firefighters arrived to carry them down.—
Esme Mazzeo,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Mixon has proven himself as a reliable workhorse in his first season as a Texan, totaling 245 carries, 1,016 yards, and 11 touchdowns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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