Synonyms for Relay
ˈri leɪ; rɪˈleɪre·lay

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1. relay

   Synonyms:
   reinforcement, recruitment, refreshment, supply, relief

   Antonyms:
   exhaustion, consumption

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1. relaynoun

   the act of passing something along from one person or group to another

   "the relay was successful"

   Synonyms:
   electrical relay, relay race

2. relaynoun

   a crew of workers who relieve another crew

   Synonyms:
   electrical relay, relay race

3. relaynoun

   a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals

   Synonyms:
   electrical relay, relay race

4. relay, relay racenoun

   a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance

   Synonyms:
   relay, electrical relay, relay race

5. relay, electrical relayverb

   electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit

   Synonyms:
   relay, electrical relay, relay race

6. relayverb

   pass along

   "Please relay the news to the villagers"

7. relayverb

   control or operate by relay

Matched Categories

1. • Control
   • Pass On
   • Passage
   • Race
   • Shift
   • Team

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1. relaynoun

   Synonyms:
   reinforcement

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1. List of paraphrases for "relay":

   relays, healnet, rly, retransmit, relais, retransmission, relaybox, reay, roadhouse, baton

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How to use Relay in a sentence?

1. Therese Johaug:

   So I tried to do the best with the position I had, i tried to reach both Sweden and Finland, but Russia and Germany, they were the strongest today. Anyway, it’s relay.

2. Tetsuya Satou:

   This is a real honor ... The relay using an animal is not happening elsewhere in the whole country.

3. Thomas Bach:

   Toshiro Muto added. For example, Japanese media have said the duration of the torch relay would be reduced from the original 121 days to save costs. The events would have to retain the essentials, Toshiro Muto said, adding, what are the must-have items ?

4. William Whitlock:

   I proudly displayed that flag on the dashboard of my truck as I drove my segment of the relay, and I hope that everyone on the road that day not only looked at the special trailer we have, but sees it and reads it and checks out Children of Fallen Patriots and supports it, for me, it's duty and love…No man left behind.

5. Yu Kurashige:

   I think the torch relay is something that's really important for Japan but this time cancellation was unavoidable, the most important thing is everyone's safety.