1
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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2
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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3
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
When policies are poorly communicated, or worse, nonexistent, employees fill in the gaps.
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Toby Braun, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Second, all changes must be clearly communicated well in advance, allowing ample time for public understanding and adaptation.
—Jessica Hanson York, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
Diasporic hair traditions function as a language exchange, wherein the global community is constantly communicating, learning, and inspiring each other through techniques and styles.
—Essence, 19 June 2025
As a pack animal closely aligned with their wolf ancestor, the breed would use these noises to communicate with the rest of the pack and with humans, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Toby Braun, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Second, all changes must be clearly communicated well in advance, allowing ample time for public understanding and adaptation.
—Jessica Hanson York, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
Diasporic hair traditions function as a language exchange, wherein the global community is constantly communicating, learning, and inspiring each other through techniques and styles.
—Essence, 19 June 2025
As a pack animal closely aligned with their wolf ancestor, the breed would use these noises to communicate with the rest of the pack and with humans, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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The thalamus acts as a control center and transmits sensory signals to various areas of the cerebral cortex.—
Christian Wolf,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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West Nile is often transmitted from the Culex house mosquito, a medium-sized mosquito that is typically brown in color.—
Katherine Weaver,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Heart talk: The Zavaro Cardiovascular Institute will present an educational lecture at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Max Weinberg and Roy Bittan have talked to me about running through a lot of the songs in the living room of Roy’s house.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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Months after Megan Fox welcomed a baby girl with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, their daughter's name has been revealed through a sweet video.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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Mamdani held the advantage of being a media-savvy millennial who appeared singularly cognizant of the benefits of harnessing the internet to spread his message in a race where Cuomo held the power of instant name recognition.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2025
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Formed in Los Angeles, the gang has grown into a transnational criminal organization with tens of thousands of members spread across the United States, Mexico and Central America.—
Martha McHardy
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would later convey his plans directly to Trump.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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Confidence – Speaking and acting in ways that convey belief in your value, ideas, and contributions.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Their images showed that the glacier had retreated significantly in the seven years since their last visit.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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What To Know The Susquehanna poll showed that Fetterman remains more popular than not with Pennsylvania voters, with 41 percent approving of him, compared to 37 percent disapproving.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Bigge gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was transported out of the stadium on a medical cart.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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And there is a robust Italian influence, one that is unsurprising given several centuries of Italian migration to the city.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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