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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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
Migrating software must be clearly and consistently communicated to a company's employee base, and both leaders and managers must adapt their plans to their colleagues' technological skills.
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Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 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
Another man Wang communicated with, John Chen, was also sentenced to 20 months in prison for acting as an unregistered agent and bribing an IRS agent, prosecutors said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Larson suggests shifting how symptoms are communicated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 May 2026
Through it all, my guides communicated with one another, creating a seamless experience throughout.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 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
Another man Wang communicated with, John Chen, was also sentenced to 20 months in prison for acting as an unregistered agent and bribing an IRS agent, prosecutors said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Larson suggests shifting how symptoms are communicated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 May 2026
Through it all, my guides communicated with one another, creating a seamless experience throughout.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicated
Verb
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The Ebola virus is highly contagious and can be transmitted to people from wild animals.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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For Lyme disease to be transmitted, a tick is usually connected to its host for 24 to 36 hours, according to the CDC.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Adams suspected that Dickinson’s Quaker mother and wife had talked him into his fearful state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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But prosecutors allege that Mejer had, months earlier, talked to deputies about her son riding the electric motorcycle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Morgan also revealed that the chain has 22 locations under construction.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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It's got the largest Danish collection of living flora, including more than 13,000 plant species spread over ten hectares and housed in a complex of historic 19th-century greenhouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The evacuated passengers will enter quarantine in Nebraska after returning to the states, HHS said on Sunday, May 10, where they will be evaluated for symptoms and their risk of spreading the virus.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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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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Cuts of beef are displayed at Handy Market on May 14, 2026 in Burbank, California.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Once the response is ready to be displayed, the numeric tokens are turned back into words.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, the AFCA released a statement from their board that conveyed a message that there need to be immediate changes implemented to help usher college football into a new era.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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All the comedy was that flick of the wrist writing and the way that the lines were conveyed.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Eisler showed him how to position himself on a metal-and-wood contraption called a reformer.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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While walking the carpet, which marked a fun outing for the longtime married couple and music collaborators, Chris showed his romantic affection towards his wife of nearly 20 years.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Communicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicated. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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