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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Jacqueline Charles
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Bordered by a forest and stream, the ultra-modern residence in the Luxembourg commune of Kopstal was designed by architect James Cumming of ArtTek Sarl.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Those who like taking their SUV or truck out to the middle of nowhere to commune with nature and enjoy quality time with friends and family will appreciate the Howler Brothers theme.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Verb
From 21 March on, the gang launched attacks against several areas in the communes of Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite and Marchand Dessalines.
—Jacqueline Charles
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Bordered by a forest and stream, the ultra-modern residence in the Luxembourg commune of Kopstal was designed by architect James Cumming of ArtTek Sarl.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Noun
Dancers create choreography in step with the ocean communing with the environment.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Those who like taking their SUV or truck out to the middle of nowhere to commune with nature and enjoy quality time with friends and family will appreciate the Howler Brothers theme.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commune
Verb
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Local law enforcement said that shooting was gang related.—
Robert Birsel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Compared to effects on memory and age-related brain health, more research shows creatine supplements can protect against specific cognitive stressors.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the White House has ordered immigration enforcement in cities around the country.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The changes affect libraries operated by Maricopa County and not cities that operate their own libraries, such as Phoenix.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Few things bond a team like winning a Champions League, and no doubt Slegers has them laser-focused.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s not to say that there’s no warmth, though — bonding with my band (the amazing Sarah Register, Camilla Charlesworth, and Madi Vogt) and seeing old friends.—
Kim Gordon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Seven miles across town, another MPS school had to delay its start date by a day.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Jarrett knew Swift and her family beforehand from seeing them around town.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To catch up on Day 3, please click below.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Do not click on links or open attachments from unknown senders.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The community also comprises a village center with restaurants, retail and gathering spaces.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Every scan of a member ID—whether at the race village, in-club, or through the app—feeds longitudinal data that connects experiential moments to actual purchases over time.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Kabul, health officials said rescue teams were struggling to reach remote hamlets in a region long prone to earthquakes and floods.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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Scarbrough is less than a village, more of a hamlet of twelve, perhaps fifteen houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Commune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commune. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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