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
Input was needed to keep their project on schedule, and this needed to be communicated firmly but not in a way that would spark a negative reaction.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Southampton’s squad, who had been given a few days off after their second-leg win, had largely been kept away from the affair, with only the basic details communicated to them by the club.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 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
Scott said that Williamson never communicated with Becerra about the payments.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Changes to district lines weren’t always clearly communicated, and residents are understandably unsure about who represents them or how county decisions affect them now.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Cleanup and ongoing monitoring must meet rigorous state and federal standards, be transparently communicated, and designed for long-term resilience in a neighborhood already facing flooding risks and climate pressures.
—Michelle De La Uz, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The strains have been apparent in how this is all being communicated to an anxious American public, or in some cases, not being communicated at all.
—Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026
Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Southampton’s squad, who had been given a few days off after their second-leg win, had largely been kept away from the affair, with only the basic details communicated to them by the club.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 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
Scott said that Williamson never communicated with Becerra about the payments.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Changes to district lines weren’t always clearly communicated, and residents are understandably unsure about who represents them or how county decisions affect them now.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Cleanup and ongoing monitoring must meet rigorous state and federal standards, be transparently communicated, and designed for long-term resilience in a neighborhood already facing flooding risks and climate pressures.
—Michelle De La Uz, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The strains have been apparent in how this is all being communicated to an anxious American public, or in some cases, not being communicated at all.
—Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicated
Verb
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How is West Nile virus transmitted West Nile virus is primarily spread through mosquito bites.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Comer asked for all information transmitted by June 5.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Maisey, played by the phenomenal Lark White, is Black, and her shy adoptive father, Wayne (Ben Beckley), has never talked to her about her birth parents or even about race.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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At many such events in the past, people seated near me have talked throughout the concert.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Far from an indictment of large language models, the ordeal revealed that even the country’s most prestigious attorneys rely on such services.—
Max Raskin,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The Islamic Center of San Diego's director and imam, Taha Hassane, pleaded with the public to spread tolerance and love instead of hate.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The staffers, who are spread across more than twenty front- and back-end departments, are organizing under the name Seattle Art Museum Workers United (SAMWU) under the auspices of the Washington Federation of State Employees/AFSCME Council 28.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 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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This photograph shows displayed collectible cards from the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) at an amateur collector’s appartment in Paris on March 11, 2026.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Yet, the president also displayed uncertainty at times.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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Misaligned departments can become information silos, where information is not conveyed to other concerned parties.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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On the male Democrat side, former President Barack Obama would fit the image conveyed by the data.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The map also showed oblong shapes above the tank site.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Last year, Swiss scientists showed that AI models soundly beat humans on emotional intelligence tests.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Communicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicated. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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