1
as in to transmit
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 to talk
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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3
as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to
communicating with other ham radio enthusiasts
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
Rene Carmichael, the city’s community outreach coordinator, said no agency has communicated with the city about what was shown in the video.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Whales Socializing With Bubble Rings
To get a glimpse of how whales communicate, the new study explored 12 bubble ring production episodes that were obtained by citizen scientists and researchers.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
Victor deftly toes the line between soul-shaking hurt and sly observational humor, which are much more closely related than a lot of scripts know how to communicate.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
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The Nuggets need someone who can help establish a better culture inside the organization and communicate well with agents.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
Rene Carmichael, the city’s community outreach coordinator, said no agency has communicated with the city about what was shown in the video.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Read More: Big Eyes, Blurry Vision: Why Humpback Whales Struggle to See Clearly
Whales Socializing With Bubble Rings
To get a glimpse of how whales communicate, the new study explored 12 bubble ring production episodes that were obtained by citizen scientists and researchers.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
Victor deftly toes the line between soul-shaking hurt and sly observational humor, which are much more closely related than a lot of scripts know how to communicate.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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