1
as in transmitted
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 talked
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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as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicated
But this search for ideas and solutions will only work if it can be simply communicated to the players.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
But for someone who rose to global fame on the cutting edge of culture, studying the musical notation of a century-old opera communicated a pointed message.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Foreign agents met or communicated with staff at Brookings 65 times between November 2023 and November 2024, according to DOJ records.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
The decision was communicated on Tuesday through a video posted on Miss Universe's social media platforms.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Religious identity, too, was communicated via long prayers addressed to personal gods or via images depicting gods and worshippers.
—Serdar Yalçin, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
This could be communicated on the invite or in a quick text before party day.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
The lab chief said that these changes were made in an effort to funnel information to employees through First Line Supervisors, but was unable to say definitively since official reasoning had not been communicated to that level of management, according to the email.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The spice that makes this dish work is Carl's precious decor and fussiness about keeping the place impeccable, communicated with exquisite diction by the burly Scales.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
But for someone who rose to global fame on the cutting edge of culture, studying the musical notation of a century-old opera communicated a pointed message.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Foreign agents met or communicated with staff at Brookings 65 times between November 2023 and November 2024, according to DOJ records.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
The decision was communicated on Tuesday through a video posted on Miss Universe's social media platforms.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Religious identity, too, was communicated via long prayers addressed to personal gods or via images depicting gods and worshippers.
—Serdar Yalçin, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
This could be communicated on the invite or in a quick text before party day.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
The lab chief said that these changes were made in an effort to funnel information to employees through First Line Supervisors, but was unable to say definitively since official reasoning had not been communicated to that level of management, according to the email.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The spice that makes this dish work is Carl's precious decor and fussiness about keeping the place impeccable, communicated with exquisite diction by the burly Scales.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicated
Verb
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According to the indictment, prosecutors allege Bolton retained and transmitted national defense materials without authorization, including personal diary-style notes describing sensitive government matters.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead of printing at one central site and shipping to multiple locations, USA TODAY was transmitted via satellite to multiple print sites across the country.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over the course of the three-day summit, attendees and Goldman leaders talked all things AI—from the most lucrative investments, to the tech’s impact on the environment, and its potential to innovate industries.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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His family never really talked to any of us.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The season 2 finale introduced a dizzying cheating scandal that revealed even more cracks in the ever-cratering friend group.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their excavations revealed no signs of a social hierarchy, such as statues of specific individuals.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The shutdown’s ripple effects spread across nearly every part of the air travel network Friday, with the nation’s busiest airports hit hardest.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Brown said the store is in a small car port attached to the garage, and the produce is displayed on tables and in refrigerated cases.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Douglas dissected the testimony from the school staffers and their actions the day of the shooting and how information was conveyed to the administrator.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Granted, the sample size was very small, but Suzuki showed the team enough to trust in him moving forward.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Drone footage showed catastrophic flooding that turned streets into rivers, submerged homes and overturned cars as Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in only 24 hours in some areas.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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That foul before the inbounds gave Powell one free throw and the Heat possession, but Powell missed that one free throw.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Communicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicated. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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