relaying

verb

Definition of relayingnext
present participle of relay
as in giving
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 Synonyms for relaying
  1. giving
  2. conveying
  3. spreading
  4. transmitting
  5. imparting
Verb
  • In the meantime, Mangione will remain at State Correctional Institute Huntingdon giving prosecutors 30 days to obtain a governor’s warrant.
    Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, giving yourself more options is an antidote to hopelessness.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Art that transcends decoration by conveying stories, evoking emotions and inspiring thought is more likely to be remembered, appreciated and ultimately, purchased.
    Kolja Brand, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Still, the path chosen feels unique — not least for conveying some awful truths by means palatable even to the most skittish viewer.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of conveying
Verb
  • By spreading the burden of some of the work traditionally carried out by the CIO, businesses are able to bring a greater diversity of skills and experience to the tasks of leading organization-wide digital transformation in 2025.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The rapidly spreading Franklin wildfire in California has burned over 853 acres in Malibu Canyon, prompting mandatory evacuations and emergency precautions in the surrounding areas.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By transmitting positional data, these systems enable robots to make real-time adjustments, ensuring precise operations throughout the production process.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of transmitting
Verb
  • The wood in this region, characterized by its cool, humid climate, grows with a tight grain, ideal for slowly imparting flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cow's milk is most commonly used for blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Stilton, while Roquefort is made from sheep's milk, imparting a creamy, rich flavor.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of imparting
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