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
The two went on to communicate via direct messages.
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Jenny Block, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Knowing your risk factors and communicating them with your eye specialist are important.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting from Denver7.
—Katie Langford, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
There are new ways of communicating, new ways to get through to the audience.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 15 May 2025
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Jenny Block, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Knowing your risk factors and communicating them with your eye specialist are important.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting from Denver7.
—Katie Langford, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
There are new ways of communicating, new ways to get through to the audience.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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According to the report, radar data on planes headed to and from Newark would be transmitted from the Long Island facility to the new location in Philadelphia via eight commercial telecommunications infrastructure lines.—
Blake Ellis,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The Newark airspace controllers lost all contact with pilots last week after a failure of the copper wiring that transmits radar data from New York to Philadelphia TRACON, the FAA said.—
Melissa Chan,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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Hamas talked to the United States and Egyptian and Qatari mediators to arrange the release of Alexander, and Israel has sent a team to Doha to begin a new round of talks.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Juana Summers talks with Renard about what he's seen in Gaza, and what's next for the people there.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The Women’s Super League (WSL), the top level of women’s football in England, has revealed a rebrand for the 2025-26 season.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Research has consistently singled out the powerful role social media plays in fomenting and spreading antisemitism.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
9 May 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 May 2025
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Geomagnetic storm conditions last recorded two decades ago impacted Earth in May 2024, an event that pulled the northern lights to northern Florida and Texas, with another similar northern lights display in October.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Idaho's flag ban took effect on April 3, barring government officials from displaying any flags other than those on an approved short list, which includes the U.S. flag, flags of military branches and official flags of government entities.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Lamia and Saeed are thoroughly engaging characters, and the young actors playing them convey strength and defiance beyond their years.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Diop conveys this transition through vacant corridors, black-lens security cameras, guard-booth windows, and white noise in the emptiness of the museum after visiting hours.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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Videos show activists, many of whom were wearing keffiyehs, yelling and swearing as police officers attempted to get the unruly crowd under control.—
Andrea Margolis , Kitty Le Claire,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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The new pope is registered to vote in the Chicago suburbs, and voting records obtained by CBS News show he's voted in several general elections — along with both Democratic and Republican primaries.—
May 8,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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