1
as in to spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in to send
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 to leave
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 transmit
That is because Hubbard filled out voter-registration applications in Broward County and the information was transmitted to the Florida Department of State in Leon County.
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Jim Saunders, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
In late 2024, the EU approved a new API directive that will require airlines to transmit passenger data to authorities before travelers reach the EU’s external borders.
—Caitlin Chandler, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
After mankind learned to spin magnetic coils and transmit messages across wires in the 19th Century, competitive electricity and communications services alike beckoned.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The filing makes clear that the decision by Garland to not release the volume of the report involving the classified documents investigation was recommended by Smith himself when it was transmitted to Garland Tuesday evening.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jim Saunders, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
In late 2024, the EU approved a new API directive that will require airlines to transmit passenger data to authorities before travelers reach the EU’s external borders.
—Caitlin Chandler, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
After mankind learned to spin magnetic coils and transmit messages across wires in the 19th Century, competitive electricity and communications services alike beckoned.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The filing makes clear that the decision by Garland to not release the volume of the report involving the classified documents investigation was recommended by Smith himself when it was transmitted to Garland Tuesday evening.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 8 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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Bride Screams at Guests for Refusing to Use Single Taxi She Hired to Take 100 People Home: 'Would Have Waited for Hours' To make matters worse, the couple never technically sent them an invitation.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Michael Jackson’s fifth solo album and first with veteran producer Quincy Jones, however, was just too good to be slowed down by the cultural headwinds, and became the first album by a solo artist to send four singles into the Top Ten of the Hot 100.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
16 Jan. 2025
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With a few weeks left in winter, go ahead and grab this coat starting from $16 in select sizes, and keep scrolling to see more jacket deals at Walmart.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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However, when left upright, they can be worn under wider pants.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
18 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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Last year, the CFPB put gaming companies on notice, issuing a report detailing the risks involved with purchasing and transferring virtual currencies.—
Makena Kelly,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
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According to transfer spending figures, Everton is the only Premier League club to have a positive balance from such transactions in each of the last four seasons.—
James Nalton,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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More strong Santa Ana winds are forecast next week on Wednesday through Saturday, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration giving it a 40% to 60% chance.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Here, the researchers focused on the three fingers of the protein structure that gave this group its name.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
15 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, at the time a photo of Lionel Messi blessing him at barely six months old resurfaced and went viral, Lamine won the Euros with La Roja in Germany ahead of being handed the Golden Boy gong by Tutto Sport and the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Her dad has a strong scene, handing his watch to Deputy Hank to pass along to Juliette before Dr. Pete completes his suicide mission and blows up the stairs.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
17 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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In some cases, notices of the extended deadline were communicated just hours before people expected to vacate their hotels, Webb said.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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