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1
as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people
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as in talking
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 displaying
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicating
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The story included detailed claims about the man drawing blueprints in the sand and communicating with dolphins.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Thomas said police see human trafficking prevention and enforcement as a key focus area for this year’s large-scale events in Boston, and are communicating with FIFA.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
But Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the two sides are still communicating about the visit.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
As the setup cycles through cinematic tropes and makes its way to a predictable catfight over who’s the true domestic goddess, Banks is terrific at communicating Carol’s wordless rage, her workplace competitiveness having shifted to the home front.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether in a comedy, with slapstick archetypes, or in a serious Shakespearean tragedy, communicating subtle threats through unique gestures, gait, and facial expressions, or in a modern experimental piece, Dominic excels.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Self-deception is at the heart of lying Aristotle says that truthfulness is the virtuous middle ground between exaggeration and understatement when communicating with others.
—Katherine Moses, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The girl was reported missing from Los Angeles County on July 1, 2020, after her mother stopped communicating with the local child services agency during an investigation that involved the child, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a release.
—Lindsay Good, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Visual flight rules also rely on pilots communicating their positions and intentions with air traffic controllers more actively.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The story included detailed claims about the man drawing blueprints in the sand and communicating with dolphins.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Thomas said police see human trafficking prevention and enforcement as a key focus area for this year’s large-scale events in Boston, and are communicating with FIFA.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
But Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the two sides are still communicating about the visit.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
As the setup cycles through cinematic tropes and makes its way to a predictable catfight over who’s the true domestic goddess, Banks is terrific at communicating Carol’s wordless rage, her workplace competitiveness having shifted to the home front.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether in a comedy, with slapstick archetypes, or in a serious Shakespearean tragedy, communicating subtle threats through unique gestures, gait, and facial expressions, or in a modern experimental piece, Dominic excels.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Self-deception is at the heart of lying Aristotle says that truthfulness is the virtuous middle ground between exaggeration and understatement when communicating with others.
—Katherine Moses, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The girl was reported missing from Los Angeles County on July 1, 2020, after her mother stopped communicating with the local child services agency during an investigation that involved the child, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a release.
—Lindsay Good, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicating
Adjective
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Covering a slope with organic compost has the potential of transmitting fire across a wide area.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Pawula was investigated after Hastings lodged a complaint with state police, but charges of harassment through electronic communication and transmitting obscene messages were dropped.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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All four former presidents denied talking to Trump about the strikes to NBC News, however.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Leadership is not just the voice who’s talking.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Fans cheered as a drone show displaying the seven band members’ faces lit up the sky over the Han River.—
Michelle Ye Hee Lee,
Washington Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Judge Brooks' ruling prevents six school districts in western Arkansas from displaying the Big Ten, a requirement under Act 573, passed during the 2025 legislative session.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Public transportation reduces traffic congestion, offers a lower‑cost alternative to driving, cuts air pollution and supports the creation of vibrant, connected communities.—
Catherine Blakespear,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Now the museum has expanded sideways, growing a separate but connected neighbor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2026
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Efforts focused on preventing the blaze from spreading to an adjacent facility and removing chemicals from the site.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Country Music Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees in a media event Friday morning in the museum’s rotunda, revealing Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and the Stanley Brothers as the hall’s class of 2026.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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That clash surfaced online this week when White House AI czar and venture capitalist David Sacks shared a critical essay about Humans First and Elon Musk echoed it, revealing how even a nascent group hosting small gatherings can become a new front in the AI power struggle.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bhusri founded Workday with best friend and mentor Dave Duffield in 2005 before the two joined forces as co-CEOs in 2009.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Communicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicating. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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