1
as in ceding
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
Claire's grandfather agreed to transfer certain stocks to her when she turned 18
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2
as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
they used Morse Code to transfer the message from one ship to another
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as in sending
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
will have to transfer you from our San Francisco office to our New York headquarters
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as in removing
to change the place or position of
transferred the car keys from my pocket to my purse
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as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
before she left the country, she transferred all her record books and important papers to her mother
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as in passing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
transferred the ball to the running back
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Recent Examples of transferring
Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.
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Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, transferring 10,000 Amex points will now yield 14,000 Flying Club points.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Hay and Mayo are accused of transferring cryptocurrency from their projects into their own wallets as part of their schemes.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The metaphor of transferring from gasoline/diesel to electric EV vehicles might be another reason.
—Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Cuban himself was an in-state student at the University of Pittsburgh for a year, before transferring to Indiana University and graduating from there in 1981.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, transferring 10,000 Amex points will now yield 14,000 Flying Club points.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Hay and Mayo are accused of transferring cryptocurrency from their projects into their own wallets as part of their schemes.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The metaphor of transferring from gasoline/diesel to electric EV vehicles might be another reason.
—Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Cuban himself was an in-state student at the University of Pittsburgh for a year, before transferring to Indiana University and graduating from there in 1981.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The hearing will address the legal process of transferring a suspect to another jurisdiction for prosecution.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But like with Knecht, who played at Northern Colorado for two seasons before transferring to Tennessee, the Volunteers have received major contributions from small college transfers.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferring
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That same year, facing intimidation by land-hungry settlers, the Shawnee signed another treaty ceding most of their Kansas reservation to the government, leaving the area around the mission to the Methodist church.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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There are consequences to Congress ceding wide swaths of its authority to a massive administration state.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Soft silicone creates a smooth surface for transmitting the vibrations, with 4 speeds and 4 patterns operated with ease via the 3-button controls.—
Beekman 1802,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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It was developed to address the need for a unified framework for transmitting electronic invoices to public authorities across the European Union.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Mushrooms sold from a truck in a Salinas parking lot turned out to be poisonous, sending three people to the hospital, California health officials warned.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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The seismic move was sending off Anarumo.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
27 Dec. 2024
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The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.—
Amanda Svachula,
Health,
27 Dec. 2024
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Having been stung by handing O’Neil and his backroom staff long-term deals, only to sack them a few months later, Wolves will be reluctant to commit massive funds to extending Pereira’s deal on the back of just a few months’ work.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Monday’s three-hour finale opens with Grant still in the Dominican Republic after handing roses to Litia and Juliana last week and sending Zoe packing.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
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It has been referred to a House committee after passing the Senate.—
Brooke Conrad,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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Critically, Villa’s left-back must show composure in possession during their build-up, where he is expected to stay deep, receive under pressure and provide a passing option, as shown here against Arsenal in January.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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While chores can be healthy for kids, parents will want to keep certain things in mind when assigning them.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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For example, in addition to assigning workers to picks, the WMS may print labels at print stations that need to be attached to cases.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Center John Michael Schmitz and tackles Andrew Thomas and Joshua Miles were among the teammates to join in spreading the Christmas cheer and hosting the special shopping experiences.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.—
Alysa Guffey,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Transferring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferring. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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