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as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The 15 seconds is displayed on the pitch clock, and umpires wear a communication device that buzzes when the clock strikes zero.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
That means everything and anything is within her purview, from travel arrangements to parental and player communication to finances to dealing with college coaches.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Caller IDs can seem to match government offices, and emails or texts may follow the same format used in official SSA communication.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The 15 seconds is displayed on the pitch clock, and umpires wear a communication device that buzzes when the clock strikes zero.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
That means everything and anything is within her purview, from travel arrangements to parental and player communication to finances to dealing with college coaches.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Caller IDs can seem to match government offices, and emails or texts may follow the same format used in official SSA communication.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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If messages pile up, pause notifications for at least an hour — do your best to spend that hour focused on whatever task is most troubling you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lopez did not respond to multiple messages from The Star for this voter guide.—
Nathan Pilling
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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In March 2021, then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tried to have Swalwell removed from the House Intelligence Committee over his contact with Fang, citing the same interactions now at the center of Patel's file review.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The tone-setting sequence put Cabrera into cruise control, getting a mix of whiffs and soft contact to limit the Angels to just one hit in six shutout innings en route to a 7-2 Cubs victory.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The driver in the silver Ford was found unconscious, according to CHP dispatch logs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Police dispatch noticed a sound from Burks' radio and immediately sent help, Garcia said.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Managing Owner Jorge Mas expressed excitement for the team's future, even as construction continues on the final touches, from the building itself down to the seat numbers.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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