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
Roy Derks, a principal product manager at IBM, has OpenClaw set up on his home Mac mini and communicates with it through an app like WhatsApp or Telegram.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Its last transit, 1998–2012, coincided with the rise of the internet, social media and digital culture, along with technologies that transformed how humanity communicates and builds community.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
In the revival, Malcolm cautiously communicates with his family from a distance.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
Emma, meanwhile, grows anxious over how poorly Charlie communicates his fears.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
This system communicates with parents via phone, text and email.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Humphrey communicates with the VTS and says 18 civilian operators have not been paid in over a month due to the government shutdown.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
With his approval rating slipping and scrutiny mounting over how his office communicates with Marylanders, this week’s reader poll asks whether voters still trust the governor to level with the public.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute says ex parte communications happen when one party to a case communicates with a judge without the knowledge or presence of the other party's attorneys.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Its last transit, 1998–2012, coincided with the rise of the internet, social media and digital culture, along with technologies that transformed how humanity communicates and builds community.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
In the revival, Malcolm cautiously communicates with his family from a distance.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
Emma, meanwhile, grows anxious over how poorly Charlie communicates his fears.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
This system communicates with parents via phone, text and email.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Humphrey communicates with the VTS and says 18 civilian operators have not been paid in over a month due to the government shutdown.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
With his approval rating slipping and scrutiny mounting over how his office communicates with Marylanders, this week’s reader poll asks whether voters still trust the governor to level with the public.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute says ex parte communications happen when one party to a case communicates with a judge without the knowledge or presence of the other party's attorneys.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicates
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Lumentum’s technology helps convert electrical signals into light, and Corning makes the optical fiber that transmits the light across the data center.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fairlinked’s evidence that LinkedIn transmits data to third-party firms includes the presence of a hidden iframe from American-Israeli firm Human Security, which offers technology for detecting and blocking bots.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Emma Straub talks to Maria Sherman about her original 1990 New Kids on the Block fanny pack.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rubio met separately with Rutte on Wednesday morning at the State Department ahead of the White House talks.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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AnnaLynne exclusively reveals to PEOPLE that the former rugby player, 38, proposed nearly four months ago at her Los Angeles home on Christmas Day, when they were surrounded by loved ones.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The fictional Cabinet uses the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to force the Democratic President to undergo a physical examination, which reveals a brain tumor that was affecting his judgment and emotional state.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Comfort spreads as the fertile Moon blesses your home zone and sextiles therapeutic Chiron in your 6th House of Sustainability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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While most crabgrass spreads by seed, some species root by creeping stems, or stolons, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The American Giants Museum displays a collection of roadside giants, perfect for selfies.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The removable panel has a 4-inch 1080p color screen that displays a live stream from the camera, which is ideal for doors without peepholes.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Arwyn Galadriel The beautiful and powerful elven Galadriel, played by Cate Blanchett in the Lord of the Rings movies, conveys feelings of light, wisdom and strength.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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Keeping your messages too short conveys lack of effort.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America’s $750 price target corresponds to an upside of 53% for the stock.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Video uploaded to social media shows Peralta speeding through the neighborhood with an NYPD squad car in pursuit.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bundles are available through StreamStore, Xfinity’s digital storefront for streaming apps and services, which includes more than 450 streaming apps and channels and 200,000 movies and TV shows to rent or purchase.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Communicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicates. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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