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
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
Less extreme are modern day groups like the Amish as well as communes for those that prefer a simpler, pre-industrial lifestyle.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Velvet’s widow Nancy Lee Abbey was both the guest of honor and an active participant, raising money for a musician’s charity at the merchandise table and communing with the hundreds of Velvet fans in attendance.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Wrapped in a padded trainer’s belt, Lee eggs on Abel and absorbs numerous blows to the torso as the two men commune in the kind of machismo hype ritual typically reserved for boxing movies, or the wind up to a Jake Paul fight.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
Less extreme are modern day groups like the Amish as well as communes for those that prefer a simpler, pre-industrial lifestyle.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Talking to a counselor or therapist, or communing with others in a support group, can help.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Velvet’s widow Nancy Lee Abbey was both the guest of honor and an active participant, raising money for a musician’s charity at the merchandise table and communing with the hundreds of Velvet fans in attendance.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commune
Verb
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In February 2024, the EU adopted the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, legislation that specifically targeted green and climate related claims.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Both Singhs, who are not related, were arrested Friday, prosecutors announced.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Goalkeeper Joan Garcia has joined from city rivals Espanyol for his €25million ($28.6m; £21.1m) release clause, while Athletic Club’s Nico Williams has agreed verbal terms with Barca, who do not view his €60m clause as an obstacle.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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A number of other celebrities are invited to the wedding festivities, which remain a secret but are expected to kick off on Thursday and end Saturday in the picturesque Italian city.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Discovering and bonding with like-minded people in the art community helped Saldana face moments of loneliness.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Aaron and his father, Michael Campbell, bonded over traveling to baseball games and getting autographs from their favorite players.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The occupational breakdown for Chena Ridge makes sense for a high-income town, with Management Occupations accounting for a fifth of the workforce, according to Data USA.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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That reality was tragically underscored over the weekend when four women were killed by a ballistic missile that scored a direct hit on their home in the predominantly Arab town of Tamra, just north of Haifa.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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It’s brought to life with a stunning pixelated art style inspired by point and click titles such as Day of the Tentacle and Darkside Detective.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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There is no need to enter a code, as clicking the link will automatically give you the offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Set against forests, hills, or historic villages, these inland spots provide clean, calm waters and a less touristy vibe.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This one-season triumph from 1967 is about a spy (Patrick McGoohan) imprisoned in a village by sinister forces who want something from him.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Country Girl Diner, Chester, VT: Tucked in the middle of this southwest Vermont hamlet is a true historic representation of a classic diner; one that’s still fully functioning.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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The liveliness extends to the villages as the Cinque Terre Express trains bring a consistent stream of travelers excited to explore each hamlet’s personality.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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“Commune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commune. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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