In its broadest sense communication includes all forms of transmitting thoughts or feelings between people.
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Transmitting
Synonyms for "transmitting" (34 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Noun(6 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (10)
Noun(10 words)
conveyconveyingdespatchingdispatchingdisseminationenergy transfer deviceforwardingimpartinginfectiouspropagate
Related words (17)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: broadcast, broadcasting, communicating, conducting, conductive.
- Sentence evidence is available for transmitting, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "transmitting".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "transmitting"
Keep "transmitting" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "transmitting" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "transmitting", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "transmitting" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriescharacteristiccommunicationcommunication processdata transferdisease spreadprocesspropertysendingsignal propagationtransmission
More specific
13 entriesairborne transmissioncable transmissiondata transmissiondata transmittingdigital transmissiondroplet transmissionradio transmissionradio transmittingsignal transmittingtelemetryvector transmissionvector-borne transmissionwireless transmission
Collocations
15 entriesdata transmissiondata transmittingdisease transmissionradio transmissionradio transmittingsignal transmissionsignal transmittingtransmitting antennatransmitting channeltransmitting datatransmitting devicetransmitting mediumtransmitting signalswireless transmissionwireless transmitting
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
11 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Molecules fully capable of transmitting and storing genetic information [would have to be] already available to the first being that inhabited this planet.
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Zen Buddhism is also called "Buddha's mind school" because of its basic tenet of transmitting the mind of Buddha directly from teacher to student without relying on writings or sutras.
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Hubble is taking pictures and transmitting them down to Earth 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as it races around our planet at more than 27,000 kilometers per hour. This means that most of the instructions sent to the orbiting observatory must be automated and uploaded ahead of time.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "transmitting"?
Closest matches include broadcast, broadcasting, communicating, conducting, conductive.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "transmitting"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.