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
Adding search functionality and geolocating the buildings introduced additional complications, as did ensuring the map’s coding communicated with the coding of the NDU website.
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JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
According to the documents, that operator allegedly communicated that information back to a lead conspirator at the poker table, who used signals to relay the information with other conspirators at the table.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The decision was communicated to members in a short email with little explanation earlier this month.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Colin communicated on Facebook with Tellez and the horse owners to discuss race dates, which horses can compete, the cost for owners to compete, and the minimum wager required, according to the complaint.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2025
Thus, wearing poulaines communicated to others that the wearer was wealthy, having no need to perform physical work that required mobility.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s no evidence that Biden ever communicated with anyone about these charges, let alone recommended them, let alone ordered them up.
—Jeff Robbins, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Ancient Origins continues that archaeologists expected to find human remains or grave goods, the absence of which communicated to researchers that the site was a cenotaph, a symbolic grave for someone who was laid to rest elsewhere.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
This included key initiatives such as attending overseas markets and conferences, acquiring new IP, and engaging a head of international outreach — all of which were fully approved and communicated with the BFI.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
According to the documents, that operator allegedly communicated that information back to a lead conspirator at the poker table, who used signals to relay the information with other conspirators at the table.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The decision was communicated to members in a short email with little explanation earlier this month.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Colin communicated on Facebook with Tellez and the horse owners to discuss race dates, which horses can compete, the cost for owners to compete, and the minimum wager required, according to the complaint.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2025
Thus, wearing poulaines communicated to others that the wearer was wealthy, having no need to perform physical work that required mobility.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
There’s no evidence that Biden ever communicated with anyone about these charges, let alone recommended them, let alone ordered them up.
—Jeff Robbins, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Ancient Origins continues that archaeologists expected to find human remains or grave goods, the absence of which communicated to researchers that the site was a cenotaph, a symbolic grave for someone who was laid to rest elsewhere.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
This included key initiatives such as attending overseas markets and conferences, acquiring new IP, and engaging a head of international outreach — all of which were fully approved and communicated with the BFI.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicated
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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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The two talked later in the game near the benches.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson, author of 2021’s Boys Enter the House, talked to the friends and family of the victims, as well as some who’d survived Gacy’s crimes, going even deeper on the victims’ stories.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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The White House also did not provide further details about when Xi or Chinese officials have conveyed to Trump that military action on Taiwan was off-the-table for the duration of the Republican’s presidency.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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More details shot are captured in the film and can be conveyed on screen.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 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
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Communicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicated. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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