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communicate (with)

verb

Definition of communicate (with)next
as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to communicating with other ham radio enthusiasts

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  1. contact
  2. reach
Verb
  • Nussbaum contacted ten of her friends, all of whom were working in clerical jobs around Boston.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Guests with mobility needs should contact the lodge directly before booking.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of contact
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  • Enough oil was reaching the global market to keep prices safely below the $100 a barrel level.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Michael Busch hit a tiebreaking home run off Nick Lodolo (3-6) in the sixth inning for a 3-2 lead, reaching 20 homers for the third time in four seasons.
    — Gary Schatz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of reach
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“Communicate (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate%20%28with%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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