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
To ensure detainees at its immigration detention camp in the Everglades can communicate with their attorneys, the state of Florida is relying on a contractor that has been repeatedly accused of rubber-stamping inspections at federal facilities.
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Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Turns out, Marte communicates similarly.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Read on to the Executive Edge section for Zebley's advice on communicating uncertainty to your workforce.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The agent will use them to communicate like a human customer representative and act like a real assistant.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Turns out, Marte communicates similarly.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Read on to the Executive Edge section for Zebley's advice on communicating uncertainty to your workforce.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The agent will use them to communicate like a human customer representative and act like a real assistant.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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The disease is transmitted by small flies called midge, and is not known to cause disease in humans.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Whether gilded onto walls in European estates or woven through tapestries now hanging in museums, this symbol of luxury transmitted a message of nuanced taste and cultural awareness.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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As most pregnant people can attest, talking to your baby while they are still safely tucked away in the womb is one of the most comforting ways to feel that the two of you are connected.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alice Marie Johnson, some people are trying to talk to Trump at Mar-a-Lago, some people are trying to get on Fox News to pitch their case.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s what the aforementioned six-week process is intended to reveal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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These two games will be revealing.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Twenty years later, Iraq War veteran Aaron Hughes continues spreading his realization that soldiers can better champion American ideals by following their conscience over orders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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About 25% of female breast cancer cases were found at the regional stage, meaning the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes, tissues, or organs, and 6% were found at a distant stage, meaning the cancer had spread to distant parts of the body, CDC data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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The twins displayed just how different their styles on the red carpet, but still agreed that leather footwear was the way to go for the event.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 82-mile loop travels along lava fields, forests, rivers, waterfalls, and displays mountain views of six Cascade peaks.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Morris asked that his attorneys convey his sincere apologies to Clemishire and his thanks to those who have supported and forgiven him.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lines are curved and warm wood surfaces convey intimacy.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Get creative The second critical mindset shift is to view AI not merely as a tool for execution, but as a genuine thought partner—a collaborator that can help challenge assumptions, brainstorm novel solutions, and refine your own mental model.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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In brainstorming potential subjects, Brennan and Murphy have definitively ruled some out.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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