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
The spacecraft has also been instrumental in relaying communications between two rovers on the surface of Mars, Curiosity and Perseverance, and Earth.
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Denise Chow, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
The story of Nuremberg war crime trials attorney Roger Barrett also was relayed to the audience.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Other witnesses have relayed similar information.
—Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead of instructing his staff to tell customers the good news or simply putting up a sign in the restaurant that relayed the information to anyone who walked in the doors, Cathy figured out a clever way of spreading the word to anyone who saw his restaurant's sign.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Historically, the water’s purity was singular, giving life to a watershed that flourished because of a unique paucity of nutrients, a situation that hindered the pursuit of any single species that would dominate the rest.—
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
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As always, the bob is a cut that conveys power, confidence, and an effortless cool factor.—
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Fussell, the son of historians who traveled the Deep South before settling in North Carolina, conveys a sense of wonder that lends a cinematic quality to his reimaginings of old tunes.—
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The group also reported that more than 2,300 people have been arrested and that demonstrations have spread to at least 180 cities nationwide.—
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The band was also unique in allowing fans to tape the concerts, with vigorous trading of tapes helping to spread recognition of their music outside of radio play.—
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Her humanity is foregrounded, and Lloyd Parry avoids sensationalism by honing in on his strengths; his knowledge of the culture and justice system of both Japan and England and his ability to communicate the foibles and quirks of both.—
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However, no ultimatums were made to Harbaugh, nor did any discussions with him reach the stage where final decisions about the makeup of his 2026 staff were communicated.—
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But legacy utilities such as SDG&E are still responsible for the costs associated with transmitting, distributing and delivering power across the region.—
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Since wildlife can potentially transmit diseases, make sure vaccinations are updated for both indoor and outdoor pets.—
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Red brick walls enclose a tropical jungle retreat of sorts, where garden chairs are scattered around imparting a feel of lounging in someone’s backyard, and there is even a tiny pond on the premises.—
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In the past few years, natural-wine aficionados have embraced the funky barnyard notes imparted by Brettanomyces yeast, which have traditionally been regarded as a flaw.—
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Three agents are then seen carrying the man away from the scene by his arms and one of his legs.—
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Art carries wellness benefits, as well.—
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“Relay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relay. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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