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
Once inside, however, the miscreant sister communicates (via walkie-talkie) in a squeal of wordless agony.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The girl communicates with her parents through her eyes and a few sounds.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The two-time Oscar winner captures Garland in showstopper mode and, with spine curved and cigarette in hand, deftly communicates Garland's deteriorating state and the toll of her struggles with addiction.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 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
In games like Tuesday, when that deep postseason run seems realistic, UCLA pops the ball around on offense and communicates and hustles to overcome its deficiencies on defense.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Knicks’ forward communicates with wing Josh Hart, who is manning Spurs guard Stephon Castle on the right wing.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Finally, colleges and universities must ensure their culture communicates that parents aren’t just tolerated but welcomed and celebrated.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The girl communicates with her parents through her eyes and a few sounds.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The two-time Oscar winner captures Garland in showstopper mode and, with spine curved and cigarette in hand, deftly communicates Garland's deteriorating state and the toll of her struggles with addiction.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 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
In games like Tuesday, when that deep postseason run seems realistic, UCLA pops the ball around on offense and communicates and hustles to overcome its deficiencies on defense.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Knicks’ forward communicates with wing Josh Hart, who is manning Spurs guard Stephon Castle on the right wing.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Finally, colleges and universities must ensure their culture communicates that parents aren’t just tolerated but welcomed and celebrated.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicates
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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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The act would mandate wider u,se of ADS-B in and ADS-B out, a safety system that transmits an aircraft's location to other aircraft, NPR's Joel Rose tells Up First.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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Figure out how the finance team operates, how the field team talks, how the executives want information delivered.—
Dennis Kozak,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The trio talks a lot about prep school hockey, which is beginning to change amid broader changes at the college hockey level.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the title shoot, Whitney pulls Jen aside to tell her about getting Chicago, but Jen reveals that Zac told her this a week ago.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Centering on twin brothers on the run from Chicago with the hopes of opening a juke joint in their hometown in Mississippi, the story soon reveals a greater evil, unfolding into a gothic, slow-burning, claustrophobic vampire tale.—
Kemi Alemoru,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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For something more expansive, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa spreads across 45 acres of grounds with multiple pools, lazy rivers, and golf courses.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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This low-maintenance groundcover spreads easily, covering everything from garden borders to retaining wall edges.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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When in dog mode, the car’s touchscreen displays the inside temperature to inform passers-by that the pet is safe.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition displays about 35 posters that gives a glimpse on this 1970s cultural force.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kobabe conveys the quiet pain of being misgendered in ostensibly non-hostile environments and the fear of being perceived as inconvenient or rude.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite their obvious differences in setting and premise, each one conveys the difficulty of imagining a future amid an apprehensive present.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
12 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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Analyst Bob Jian Huang's new price target of $85, up from $80, corresponds to a rally ahead of 47% from Monday's close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is another passage in the Chelsea game that shows the proximity of Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin, running towards each other under a high ball.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bain shows plenty of power in his pass rushing ability.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Communicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicates. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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