COMMUNICATES (WITH) Synonyms: 28 Similar Words

communicates (with)

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present tense third-person singular of communicate (with)

as in contacts

to transmit information or requests to communicating with other ham radio enthusiasts

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If the situation has not escalated to the point of danger and someone contacts Animal Control, an officer will be sent out to investigate.

— Eva Flowe July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore.

— Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 9 June 2026

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Then, after sunset, attention will turn to the night’s second act as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak beneath perfectly dark, moonless skies.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
According to the company, the system reaches a reduction rate of more than 50 percent, despite operating at significantly lower temperatures than traditional smelting technologies.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

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