COMMUNICATE (WITH) Synonyms: 28 Similar Words

communicate (with)

verb

Definition of communicate (with)

as in to contact

to transmit information or requests to communicating with other ham radio enthusiasts

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The Tribune has contacted Welch’s office repeatedly in the weeks since the investigation was published, seeking an interview or information about when the speaker would be publicly available to take questions.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Even worse, Brooks directed him to contact his agent instead.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

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When reached via email Monday, City Attorney Tom Carpenter said his office did not draft the 18-month proposal.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
Temperatures reached at least 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for five consecutive days in some areas in late July, the country’s longest such streak on record, and heatstroke alerts have repeatedly covered large portions of the country.

— Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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