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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Sometimes the operators already know about the leaks and are fixing them when the state air agency contacts them, according to the state’s dashboard.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Never give a one-time passcode to someone who contacts you unexpectedly.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

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Assuming the campaign reaches its goal, shipping is expected to begin in February 2027.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Under the market structure traders have become accustomed to, if the market reaches that price, investors may expect that quote to receive protection.

— Adam Cohn, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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