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
This information was relayed to troopers on patrol who located the car traveling east on Ennis Road in Brooklyn around 11 p.m., state police said.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
The Virtuosity Chronicles with Dixon Ward relays his insights.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Spend some time soaking in the riverfront views, and be sure to stop at signs and plaques that relay the story of Wheeling’s past.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Managers also are usually able to relay questions more efficiently to the attorney.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
The Virtuosity Chronicles with Dixon Ward relays his insights.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Spend some time soaking in the riverfront views, and be sure to stop at signs and plaques that relay the story of Wheeling’s past.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Managers also are usually able to relay questions more efficiently to the attorney.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relay
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Earlier in the game, Swanson conveyed in a conversation with Crow-Armstrong to utilize the tools he has been given and not think too much how to best use them.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Communication tops this list—chiefs of staff must convey complex ideas clearly and diplomatically across all organizational levels.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Kennedy is a longtime anti-vaccine advocate who is now using his position as the top US health official to spread misinformation and doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Crushed pistachios, slivered almonds and two blackberries spread over a silky custard awash with sweet, nutty flavor.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And today on Face the Nation: The administration navigates a mistake of its own making, communicating attack plans against targets in Yemen on an unsecure app while a journalist accidentally invited into the chat room looked on.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Disabled travelers are their own best advocates and should communicate their needs clearly to others.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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According to a press statement from the department, 31-year-old Demetria Spence was taken into custody and charged with transmitting a false public alarm.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Atlanta Police Department said Demetria Spence, 31, was charged Tuesday with transmitting a false public alarm.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its age imparts a notable depth and complexity, which, while true to its Wild Turkey roots, also takes the whiskey to a new level.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its blue-gray feathery leaves impart an unparalleled softness to the tree’s canopy.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
1 Apr. 2025
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Green hydrogen can replace grey hydrogen to carry energy in chemicals and refining processes, while it is used as a reductant to remove oxygen from iron ore during steel production.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Spectrum, which stretches more than 90 feet long, is intended to carry up to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds).—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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