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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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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
One person Heuermann has communicated with is Keith Hunter Jesperson, a serial killer from the 1990s known as the Happy Face Killer.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Kessler said that the school has repeatedly communicated with faculty, staff, and students over the issues, and the steps the university planned to take.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
The mother and daughter often drank and used marijuana together, investigators found, and communicated almost daily about drinking alcohol.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The club have not yet communicated their intentions to the player or Osasuna.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
After his arrival, the lawsuit says, the union increasingly communicated with the new male hire instead of Bathory about accounting department issues.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Because change is not communicated by explaining it but by embodying it.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.
—Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Justin just got married and wants to share the burden of their dad, but my younger son hasn’t communicated much with Morris.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Kessler said that the school has repeatedly communicated with faculty, staff, and students over the issues, and the steps the university planned to take.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
The mother and daughter often drank and used marijuana together, investigators found, and communicated almost daily about drinking alcohol.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The club have not yet communicated their intentions to the player or Osasuna.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
After his arrival, the lawsuit says, the union increasingly communicated with the new male hire instead of Bathory about accounting department issues.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Because change is not communicated by explaining it but by embodying it.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.
—Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Justin just got married and wants to share the burden of their dad, but my younger son hasn’t communicated much with Morris.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicated
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Anaplasmosis is another illness transmitted by the blacklegged tick, according to Allegheny County Health Department, with cases increasing over the past few years.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The type of hantavirus that caused an outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship in April is transmitted person-to-person in close quarters, while the hantavirus strain typically seen in Kansas is commonly spread through exposure to infected rodent droppings, Hunt said.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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In recent years, divorce rings have emerged as one of fine jewelry‘s most talked-about categories, transforming symbols of the past into pieces of personal reinvention.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Instead, Mahan and his wealthy Silicon Valley backers talked themselves into a rushed and premature campaign that was never remotely competitive.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In July 2025, Hurley revealed another one of her tricks for taking the best bikini photos, emphasizing that lighting was key.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter exclusively revealed that Reid’s novel Malibu Rising is being developed as a TV series for Hulu, with Taylor adapting and executive producing alongside Circle of Confusion.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The hotel has 277 rooms and suites spread across 12 floors of the 42-story building, ranging from a 460-square-foot deluxe room to the ultra-luxe 2,300-square-foot Presidential Suite, built for entertaining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Worthington’s column was serialized, spreading this idea around.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Romans had their thermae, the Japanese communed in onsens, and Native American tribes gathered in sweat lodges.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Grant's work has been displayed in galleries and museums across the United States, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The most prolific home-run hitting team in University of Kansas baseball history displayed its power early in the Jayhawks’ 6-3 NCAA baseball regional tournament victory over Northeastern on Friday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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My scientific and ivory-tower tribe has not properly conveyed the value proposition and return on investment of missions like Artemis.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The private bickering contrasts with the rosy picture MARTA has publicly conveyed about its relationship with Stadler and the project’s progress.—
Thad Moore,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Sneaking the scraps out the back door for their children showed that those working in the enslaver’s home gave value and meaning to leftovers for our children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Other footage showed a high school campus roof which had collapsed while pupils lined up outside the school’s sports field in Davao Del Sur.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Communicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicated. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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