communed

past tense of commune
as in bonded
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 communed The Romans had their thermae, the Japanese communed in onsens, and Native American tribes gathered in sweat lodges. Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026 Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • The pair have definitely bonded so far in the World Cup in their national team debuts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Quarterbacks coach Josh McCown bonded with him over their Texas roots.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Address documented prostitution and drug-related activity around the adjoining park area through ordinary enforcement and outreach, rather than allowing these complaints to become permanent features of neighborhood life.
    Lawrence Bell, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Some contracts also limit coverage for rust, corrosion or sediment-related problems.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • After injuries and ineffectiveness derailed his season, the Cubs are trying to sell Cabrera on being this year’s version of Roki Sasaki, who suddenly clicked out of the bullpen during the Dodgers’ 2025 World Series run.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • While the project didn't materialize into a big break, something clicked.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Communed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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