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
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.
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Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
The way this used to be communicated, like what position the driver was running in, was via a pit board that would be held through the fence and over the track.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In some cases, prime lower-bowl and midfield sections that had appeared available under Category 1 turned out to have been reserved for premium hospitality packages and corporate buyers — a fact not clearly communicated to fans during the sales process.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 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
The deployment of each reactor should also be clearly communicated ahead of time to our neighbors on the lunar surface.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Before Facebook Messenger, when phone calls across the Florida Straits were difficult, letters were the primary way that Cubans communicated with friends and relatives in the United States.
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Leveraging transfer of emotion, it’s based on the idea that emotion can be communicated via natural body odor.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite being around Old Trafford regularly, his page does not reference United and his role has not been communicated internally.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
The way this used to be communicated, like what position the driver was running in, was via a pit board that would be held through the fence and over the track.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In some cases, prime lower-bowl and midfield sections that had appeared available under Category 1 turned out to have been reserved for premium hospitality packages and corporate buyers — a fact not clearly communicated to fans during the sales process.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 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
The deployment of each reactor should also be clearly communicated ahead of time to our neighbors on the lunar surface.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Before Facebook Messenger, when phone calls across the Florida Straits were difficult, letters were the primary way that Cubans communicated with friends and relatives in the United States.
—Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Leveraging transfer of emotion, it’s based on the idea that emotion can be communicated via natural body odor.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite being around Old Trafford regularly, his page does not reference United and his role has not been communicated internally.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicated
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Every bit of data transmitted by a satellite must eventually pass through a ground station before reaching the wider internet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Plant viruses are transmitted by insects or dirty tools.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 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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Although the recent strikes have been much broader, satellite images showed Iran had already rebuilt some of the facilities targeted last June.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Videos posted online Saturday showed emotional moments as the men emerged one by one from the cave.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Communicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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