as in to relate
to form a close personal relationship
after a week in the wilderness, the scouts were really starting to commune with nature
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Recent Examples of commune
Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
But the main event was Madonna communing with the nearly 3,000 fans at the premiere, most of whom have followed her for decades.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026
Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The husband and wife couple that founded the group, called the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps, were hippies who met in 1971 at a back-to-the-land commune outside Sacramento.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
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Verb
Trump’s proposal for a National Garden of American Heroes, where visitors could commune with statues of 250 historic figures, is simply bewildering.
—Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
But the main event was Madonna communing with the nearly 3,000 fans at the premiere, most of whom have followed her for decades.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026
Noun
According to the Los Angeles Times, Peter was shuttled between his mom's movie sets and his dad's commune during his childhood.
—Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The husband and wife couple that founded the group, called the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps, were hippies who met in 1971 at a back-to-the-land commune outside Sacramento.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commune
Verb
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Every day Congress makes decisions that are science-related, with direct scientific experience and knowledge in such short supply.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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While their exact causes of death remain under investigation, CHP said the Sheldons' deaths appear to be medical-related.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Robert Harrington will be the next mayor of the nation’s 14th largest city.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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In 2026, Goldman appears to be trailing in polls to Lander, a former city comptroller and councilman from Brooklyn.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Golf provides the perfect setup for fathers to bond with their sons and daughters.—
John Dunlap,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Catholicism also bonds together our people, particularly our diverse immigrant groups.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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That’s exactly the feeling that Hayley Kiyoko’s feature debut film, Girls Like Girls, conveys with this coming-of-age story of Coley (Maya da Costa), a 17-year-old girl who moves to a small town with her estranged father (Zach Braff) after the death of her mother.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Power is transmitted through a six-speed gearbox, with ratios that CFMoto says are equally suited to town and trail riding.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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To sign up for breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox, click here.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
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And Roberts named Pages his pick to click at the end of camp, saying he wouldn’t be surprised if Pages made the All-Star team.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The crash involved the motorcycle and a Nissan Rogue sports-utility vehicle, the village said.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Netto, an East Hampton native, emphasized a 'homecoming feeling,' ensuring the design reflects the village's unique charm.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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With far less hair, Ella’s green eyes seemed greener, like those of the feral black cats that roamed their hamlet, meowing for table scraps, which were often given without hesitation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors say Heuermann strangled Costilla to death in November 1993 and left her body in North Sea, a hamlet on Long Island, where it was quickly discovered by hunters.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Commune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commune. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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