relays

verb

Definition of relaysnext
present tense third-person singular of relay
as in gives
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relays
  1. gives
  2. conveys
  3. spreads
  4. transmits
  5. communicates
  6. carries
Verb
  • Sunday gives these coaches one final chance to coax their teams toward strong performances.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Creating digital pieces that resonate with your audience gives them a glimpse into your expertise.
    John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conveys
Verb
  • Excitement spreads across Shiz as word gets out that Prince Fiyero is on his way.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • To the west, strong winds and several inches of snow were forecast from northern Idaho to western Iowa on Monday as a low pressure system moves east from the Rockies and spreads over the Plains and Midwest regions.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of spreads
Verb
  • Unlike narrowband or Wi-Fi technologies that use specific frequency bands, UWB transmits data across a wide range of frequencies, enabling precise location tracking, high data rates and minimal interference with other signals.
    Iri Trashanki, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The tower transmits signals to the local radio station, KKOB-AM.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of transmits
Verb
  • That remote, which communicates with the app via Bluetooth, allows for much easier drone-steering than using the phone's touchscreen.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
  • That app wirelessly communicates with the buoy over a distance of up to 15 meters.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of communicates
Verb
  • Emanuel Wilson chipped in 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, while third-string back Chris Brooks scored his first career touchdown from a yard out.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The return to New York carries meaning for Rhule’s family.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of carries
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