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as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people
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as in to talk
to engage in an exchange of information or ideas
for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research
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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicate
This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.
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Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Human forecasters are still needed to interpret information, communicate risks and help people make decisions before storms hit.
—Katie Garch, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
With their help, Messina Denaro also was able to continue to communicate with, and direct, his Mafia operatives.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Human forecasters are still needed to interpret information, communicate risks and help people make decisions before storms hit.
—Katie Garch, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
With their help, Messina Denaro also was able to continue to communicate with, and direct, his Mafia operatives.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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Plant viruses are transmitted by insects or dirty tools.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The inclusion of physical devices, EMV (Europay, Mastercard and Visa) transactions and semi-integrated point-of-sale systems expands where sensitive data is captured, processed and transmitted, introducing additional points of exposure across the payment flow.—
Ruston Miles,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The person sometimes tries to talk to me about my good friend.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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In May, reports revealed plans for an ICE facility on unincorporated land in southern Santa Clara County.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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He was taken to the emergency room at a local hospital, where tests revealed a golf ball-sized tumor in his brain.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The hotel has 277 rooms and suites spread across 12 floors of the 42-story building, ranging from a 460-square-foot deluxe room to the ultra-luxe 2,300-square-foot Presidential Suite, built for entertaining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Worthington’s column was serialized, spreading this idea around.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Designed for fans and collectors, this innovative accessory folds completely flat to display a character-specific Bounty Hunter ID.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Fusing magnetic spontaneity and attention to detail, Y’all Won displays the consistency at the center of Veeze’s output, even when his hand is forced.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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Outside, the grounds strike a balance between playful and Zen-inspired, with a giant Jeff Koons balloon dog greeting visitors in the circular driveway—a whimsical touch that’s unlikely to convey with the property.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Composer Mac Quayle’s score plays a deep cello conveying deep dread.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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YouTube does a ton to get these people their following, with partner-managers brainstorming with creators every last detail on how to build their subscriber base.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
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Status updates, boss briefings, even something like brainstorming.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Another showed the roof destroyed, with rubble scattered on the ground as emergency responders surveyed the aftermath.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Displays show campaign ephemera and memorabilia, from Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE poster to children’s drawings.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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