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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3
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
The smartphone is now the primary lens through which the fashion world communicates and the tools that protect and stabilize that lens are being elevated to the status of high-end equipment.
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Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Like many tax relief companies, Alleviate acts as a representative that communicates directly with the IRS on your behalf.
—Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
And that’s where the leadership in your defense comes from, that middle group that communicates to the D line and communicates to the back end.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Your Gut Is Like a ‘Second Brain’ The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional network where the brain communicates with the gut and vice-versa.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Once inside, however, the miscreant sister communicates (via walkie-talkie) in a squeal of wordless agony.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The girl communicates with her parents through her eyes and a few sounds.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
As an alternative to angel wings, the word itself communicates Dua Lipa's assertion of virtue.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Their official Facebook group, Trek Bicycle Store of Highland Park Women’s Group, communicates upcoming events, clinics, and provides practical information about the sport.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Like many tax relief companies, Alleviate acts as a representative that communicates directly with the IRS on your behalf.
—Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
And that’s where the leadership in your defense comes from, that middle group that communicates to the D line and communicates to the back end.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Your Gut Is Like a ‘Second Brain’ The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional network where the brain communicates with the gut and vice-versa.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Once inside, however, the miscreant sister communicates (via walkie-talkie) in a squeal of wordless agony.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The girl communicates with her parents through her eyes and a few sounds.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
As an alternative to angel wings, the word itself communicates Dua Lipa's assertion of virtue.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Their official Facebook group, Trek Bicycle Store of Highland Park Women’s Group, communicates upcoming events, clinics, and provides practical information about the sport.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicates
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There’s no denying that Caurón leans into the sentimental here and elsewhere, yet there’s a strong gust of catharsis that García Treviño transmits as Liborio’s bloodied body refuses to surrender.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead of blocking signals, an attacker transmits fake satellite signals designed to mimic the real ones.—
Anna Raymaker,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump said in on Truth Social that any attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure will be paused until April 6 and that talks with Iran continue.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Williams still talks like a young player at the start of his career.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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This means that previous modelling was likely overly optimistic of engine performance, and reveals that real engines will like underperform with existing designs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The grainy technique is particularly visible in Il grand letto azzurro (1965), featured in the Lévy Gorvy Dayan show, where close inspection of the teal bedspread reveals a tan floral pattern made up of non-pigmented sand.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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As the calendar moves toward spring, the old feeling of hope and exuberance spreads across the country, and it's mostly felt by college basketball fans.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The public should be aware of how the disease spreads, recognize warning signs and seek immediate care if concerning symptoms develop.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The book displays a gift for confident, if rambling, storytelling, and the details pile up convincingly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Heritage Gallery displays trophies, rings, and memorabilia from the team’s five Super Bowl victories.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bakri conveys that immense burden in dribbles of emotion, like a trickle of water wearing down a groove in a rock wall.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Even this basic illustration shows that human English includes variation in word usage and grammatical structures that breaks up information and conveys personal meaning.—
Laura Aull,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Herald reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to ask about whether the document corresponds to payments allocated or already disbursed.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Using photographs taken by historian and philologist Johan Ludvig Heiberg in 1906, the researchers were able to confirm that the new page corresponds to leaf number 123 of the text.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2026
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Video shared with the Miami Herald of the rescue shows the backyard swarmed with first responders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Communicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicates. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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