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a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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Recent Examples of communications
What looks like a communications problem at the diplomatic level becomes a risk factor in the political economy of Europe itself.
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Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Threatening to kill a federal officer carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison, while making threatening interstate communications may result in up to five years in prison, prosecutors said.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The verdict was announced after a 10-day civil trial in Maryland that focused on communications among employees inside a Walmart store 45 miles south of Washington.
—Dan Morse The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
When asked for comment on the matter, a White House spokesperson referred NBC News to a separate post from deputy communications director Kaelan Dorr.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Broken Arrow Public Schools communications chief Tara Thompson, who also acts as a spokesperson for Fields’ administration, said districts have complained the test adds an extra hurdle to teacher recruitment.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 23 Jan. 2026
Emory Healthcare employees should refer to communications from EHC for information.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Know where to receive emergency communications, alerts and warnings.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
Fliers who become stranded at Dallas-area airports should keep an eye on their flight status and communications from airlines, pack snacks and be prepared to wait.
—Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Threatening to kill a federal officer carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison, while making threatening interstate communications may result in up to five years in prison, prosecutors said.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The verdict was announced after a 10-day civil trial in Maryland that focused on communications among employees inside a Walmart store 45 miles south of Washington.
—Dan Morse The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
When asked for comment on the matter, a White House spokesperson referred NBC News to a separate post from deputy communications director Kaelan Dorr.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Broken Arrow Public Schools communications chief Tara Thompson, who also acts as a spokesperson for Fields’ administration, said districts have complained the test adds an extra hurdle to teacher recruitment.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 23 Jan. 2026
Emory Healthcare employees should refer to communications from EHC for information.
—Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Know where to receive emergency communications, alerts and warnings.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
Fliers who become stranded at Dallas-area airports should keep an eye on their flight status and communications from airlines, pack snacks and be prepared to wait.
—Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communications
Noun
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The council's seven members with voting powers did not return messages asking for comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Meta’s smart glasses are gaining traction because glasses are an accessory that people already want or need, and the AI can give directions, answer questions, translate languages or send messages.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Along with Nate’s and Joe’s expert commentary on the industry, subscribers can expect a mix of punditry from awards experts, staff chats, dispatches from the Oscars trail, blind items, and trash talk.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Japan has since repeatedly stretched the definition of self-defense, allowing overseas dispatches of its troops as part of international peacekeeping operations, though mostly avoiding combat missions.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Communications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communications. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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