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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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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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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Through it all, Thune kept talking to Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, a moderate Mainer who blanched at the bill’s Medicaid cuts.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Here to talk more about this is Tax Notes investigations editor Lauren Loricchio.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And even before pulling away, first impressions of the GTO versus the 2+2 revealed an entirely new ballgame.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The couple revealed that their first post-prison meals were from Pizza Hut and Zaxby's.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
29 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
Verb
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While the salary cap had only increased by 5% since 2020, slides showed a 60% percent increase in signing bonuses and 42% increase in salary guarantees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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The new photos, released on June 24, provide the clearest post-strike visuals to date, showing the precision and depth of the U.S. assault on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.—
Jasmine Baehr , Kyle Schmidbauer,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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By contrast, people given placebo injections lost around 200 grams.—
Rachel Fieldhouse,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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The result gives your look an effortless dose of cool when tucked into anything from black jeans to colorful wide-leg trousers.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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