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
Many Democrats relayed memories of Mr. Biden’s kindness and empathy, while others cited the economy, at times in a positive light and other times negatively.
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Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The Blue Ring Pathfinder is now operational, performing as expected and relaying valuable data.
—Valerie Stimac, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Can the lovely and skeptical Helly, whose outie is Helena, the cold-blooded daughter of the company’s owner, be trusted once her backstory is relayed to the group?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Lindsey now must relay that lesson to her teenage daughter, Miley Grace.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The Blue Ring Pathfinder is now operational, performing as expected and relaying valuable data.
—Valerie Stimac, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Can the lovely and skeptical Helly, whose outie is Helena, the cold-blooded daughter of the company’s owner, be trusted once her backstory is relayed to the group?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Lindsey now must relay that lesson to her teenage daughter, Miley Grace.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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On January 16, Elon Musk appeared to give the Nazi salute while on stage following the 2025 inauguration of President Donald Trump.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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After a miserable year for the run defense, Morgan is hoping to give the trenches a facelift in free agency and the draft.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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Advocates argue the mothers’ voices particularly convey the urgency and significance of this moment.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Centered on Liuyang — a city with a 1,400-year history of fireworks — the film conveys a deep understanding and respect for Chinese traditions while honoring Eastern culture and extending heartfelt New Year wishes.—
WWD,
WWD,
29 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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Literary historian Paul Zumthor argues that poetry with a purely oral tradition in that era invoked an open discourse, while written poetry, still communicated orally, made up a closed discourse.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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It would be carried by ocean currents, using its ability to move simply to swim up to the surface to communicate with scientists, then drift back down to continue collecting data.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
29 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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Fatal’s film, produced and co-written by Ali Meyers-Ohki, plays around with genres and has something important to impart.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The rind will soften and impart its flavor as the dish slowly cooks.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, state troopers carried some protesters of the immigration bill out of a hearing room.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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The helicopter carries up to 11 troops equipped for combat and a crew of four.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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