1
as in transmits
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 talks
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 reveals
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicates
This interview question provides insight into how an organization handles priorities, communicates, and leads.
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Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The achievement allowed researchers to recreate how the nervous system communicates with the heart, opening potential new paths for studying irregular heart rhythms and developing future treatments that could reduce reliance on electronic pacemakers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
The drone pilot communicates exactly where the package will be delivered and at what time, the South Carolina captain said.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Instead, investors will be looking at how new CEO Josh D'Amaro communicates his vision for the future of the company to shareholders, analyst Kutgun Maral wrote in a Sunday note.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Look for a company that offers clear pricing, employs qualified professionals, sets realistic expectations and communicates consistently.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Kevin Warsh proposed some changes, including to how the bank communicates with the public.
—Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
At issue is telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), or how a company communicates and manages a satellite constellation using radio frequencies.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Family resilience encapsulates how a family responds to stress, communicates, and mobilizes in a crisis or big event.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The achievement allowed researchers to recreate how the nervous system communicates with the heart, opening potential new paths for studying irregular heart rhythms and developing future treatments that could reduce reliance on electronic pacemakers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
The drone pilot communicates exactly where the package will be delivered and at what time, the South Carolina captain said.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Instead, investors will be looking at how new CEO Josh D'Amaro communicates his vision for the future of the company to shareholders, analyst Kutgun Maral wrote in a Sunday note.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Look for a company that offers clear pricing, employs qualified professionals, sets realistic expectations and communicates consistently.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Kevin Warsh proposed some changes, including to how the bank communicates with the public.
—Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
At issue is telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), or how a company communicates and manages a satellite constellation using radio frequencies.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Family resilience encapsulates how a family responds to stress, communicates, and mobilizes in a crisis or big event.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicates
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The virus transmits human-to-human amid close, prolonged contact with a symptomatic case.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The SEALs team takes a photograph of bin Laden’s face and transmits it to American officials.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Richard Gadd talks the prison scene, the meaning behind the title, and the last few minutes.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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But Raman’s walked quite the tightrope of being a DSA’er who talks like a back-to-basics liberal while also hanging out with left-wing extremists like Hasan Piker.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Consumers want environments that actively support their health, wellbeing and longevity, the study reveals, leading to communities with preventative medicine facilities on site and personalized health protocols incorporated into the spaces.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But in the front, a tie waist just barely reveals swim bottoms underneath, which provide ample coverage while walking around the pool or beach.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The original problem may start in one area, but suddenly the emergency response spreads much farther than intended or needed.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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The heat spreads, contributing to what’s known as the urban heat island effect, said Vincent Cotrone, extension educator of urban forestry at Pennsylvania State University.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Page 11 displays one of the S-1 chief set-pieces, a chart showing the total addressable markets for each of its three segments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Approaching the audience gathered there, the bus passed Broad Street, which displays a Birmingham Wall of Stars plaque for the 1982 team.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Illustration conveys a careful close reading, an examination of how the elements of a work of fiction fit together to create meaning.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
27 May 2026
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The Plumb Club’s messaging also conveys to retailers how more of their customers are making purchasing decisions based on the values represented by organizations like the RJC.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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Today the toymaker’s website shows the bear for sale with the GPT feature.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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One early scene at a diner shows Valentina chatting with a group of immigrant men who have just crossed the border.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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“Communicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicates. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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