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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
Garrison had also communicated with Red Harris, other members of the Harris family, and numerous other people who had crashed into big rigs.
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Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
After Bendar left the bench, assistant Dave Hakstol took over most duties while fellow assistant Nolan Pratt communicated heavily with Colorado’s defensemen.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
This transition is not being communicated in a consistent or highly visible way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
In the months before and after Rivera’s firm signed the consulting contract with PDV USA in March 2017, the four partners communicated in a private WhatsApp group chat.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The two men communicated via text messages, on-and-off, for about 18 months.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
As usual, any information the ethics committee may like to share will be communicated at their discretion.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Citing security reasons, Iranians like Fatemeh who have communicated with ABC News, spoke on condition that their real names not be used.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Tarrant County deputies are asking anyone - including organizations - who donated to Laura or communicated with her about her son's health to contact them at (817) 884‑1305.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
After Bendar left the bench, assistant Dave Hakstol took over most duties while fellow assistant Nolan Pratt communicated heavily with Colorado’s defensemen.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
This transition is not being communicated in a consistent or highly visible way.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
In the months before and after Rivera’s firm signed the consulting contract with PDV USA in March 2017, the four partners communicated in a private WhatsApp group chat.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The two men communicated via text messages, on-and-off, for about 18 months.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
As usual, any information the ethics committee may like to share will be communicated at their discretion.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Citing security reasons, Iranians like Fatemeh who have communicated with ABC News, spoke on condition that their real names not be used.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Tarrant County deputies are asking anyone - including organizations - who donated to Laura or communicated with her about her son's health to contact them at (817) 884‑1305.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicated
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And the digital photographs transmitted back to Earth – even mid-mission – tell a modern story of the crew’s experience.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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Phillips initially transmitted CQDs, the standard international distress call, and later also sent the newer SOS signal.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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The first-grader was excited about the upcoming Christmas holidays and had talked a lot in school.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Politico, Adam Wren talked with Sharpton about why Harris deserved more respect from a party that tried to wish her away in 2024, and is doing so again.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Text messages between Crowell and Spears allegedly revealed the man asked Crowell to bring marijuana to the apartment complex, which Crowell priced at $100, according to the affidavit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Winning Most Improved Player, the 26-year-old revealed Sunday, has been a personal goal of his since before the season began.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Vaccination is crucial to preventing the spread of measles, but the WHO says 95% of the population has to be vaccinated in order to stop the disease from spreading.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The people arrested in Colorado came from more than 80 countries spread across five continents.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 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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During one of the drug busts in the Bronx, officials said an NYPD narcotics detection dog named Mulk displayed symptoms of fentanyl exposure.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, public schools displayed an overall decline in coverage, whereas private and parochial/religious increased coverage between the two years, yet have greater variation in coverage across schools.—
Kar-Hai Chu,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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One was topped with tender steak tartare, while another conveyed a briny white anchovy on a smear of aioli.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and other outlets obtained recordings of telephone conversations between the countries’ foreign ministers in which Budapest conveyed details of talks in Brussels, and in which Moscow urged opposition to sanctions.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Clark, 24, who plays guard for the Indiana Fever, showed her support via a brief message in the post’s comments section.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The late-game surge showed the team’s fight, matching up with the top seed in the Eastern Conference, despite Nashville playing many reserves in the midst of five games in a 14-day span.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Communicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicated. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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