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
Bennett has faced several charges in recent years, including communicating threats, domestic violence, and habitual larceny.
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Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
And none of that touches the benefits that could accrue to other people outfitted with BCI chips, who could then communicate and interact with AI systems.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
White matter lesions occur when the white matter (the brain area consisting of communicating nerve cells) is deprived of oxygen due to poor blood flow, resulting in brain tissue damage and shrinkage (atrophy).
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Allusions and references to the Canon are all around us, and reading the Canon puts us in a better position to interpret and communicate with other people who have also done so.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
And none of that touches the benefits that could accrue to other people outfitted with BCI chips, who could then communicate and interact with AI systems.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
White matter lesions occur when the white matter (the brain area consisting of communicating nerve cells) is deprived of oxygen due to poor blood flow, resulting in brain tissue damage and shrinkage (atrophy).
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Allusions and references to the Canon are all around us, and reading the Canon puts us in a better position to interpret and communicate with other people who have also done so.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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Eventually, the Strategic Air Command amended the system to include a unique enable code that transmitted to the launch crew from a higher authority.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Years ago, the county posted results quickly as they were transmitted via modems in the tabulators.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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When the movie was first announced, it was revealed that Chris Pratt signed on to be the lead.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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OpenAI has launched or revealed plans for a social-media app, a web browser, shopping inside ChatGPT, a personal device.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Not surprisingly, the younger newcomers don’t display quite the same flair yet, but there’s obviously room to grow with a fourth film in the series already announced.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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While in his home, the painting was a jewel of his collection, first displayed in his living room, then relocated to his dining room to make room for a large Cubist work by Fernand Léger, according to the art historian Emily Braun, who worked as Lauder’s art advisor for nearly four decades.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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We were stunned by the strong cinematic language and the subtle atmosphere that this film conveys.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Attendees brainstormed ways to draw more attention to the incident and to problems with the relationship between police and residents in the neighborhood.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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With Hulaween behind her and (official) Halloween still on deck, Philipps was already brainstorming ways to repurpose the curly black wig for her next costume.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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