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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2
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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as in connecting
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Recent Examples of communicating
Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Four of the Patrollers whipped out their cellphones to photograph each passing vehicle, while Chiland managed the Peace Patrol’s Instagram account—a vital tool for broadcasting information and communicating with the public.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
The three played together and clicked, which Lee notes was no easy feat, as fitting in with Rush involves a complicated calculus of technique and feel, as well as communicating unique musical nuances.
—Annie Zaleski, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Kaley Chiles, the licensed counselor challenging Colorado’s ban, said the law is preventing her from communicating messages that some people – including those who believe they were born in the wrong body − are interested in.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Be prepared with some French phrases, which go a long way in communicating with locals, many of whom only speak French.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
That ended up meaning that the performances had a huge brunt to bear in terms of communicating not just 20 years but these entire lives within this moment in the present.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Read on to the Executive Edge section for Zebley's advice on communicating uncertainty to your workforce.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Companies can correct perceptions of unfairness by clearly communicating the value, argues Zhang.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Charlotte airport is closely monitoring the situation and communicating with its federal partners, the airport said.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Four of the Patrollers whipped out their cellphones to photograph each passing vehicle, while Chiland managed the Peace Patrol’s Instagram account—a vital tool for broadcasting information and communicating with the public.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
The three played together and clicked, which Lee notes was no easy feat, as fitting in with Rush involves a complicated calculus of technique and feel, as well as communicating unique musical nuances.
—Annie Zaleski, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Kaley Chiles, the licensed counselor challenging Colorado’s ban, said the law is preventing her from communicating messages that some people – including those who believe they were born in the wrong body − are interested in.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Be prepared with some French phrases, which go a long way in communicating with locals, many of whom only speak French.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
That ended up meaning that the performances had a huge brunt to bear in terms of communicating not just 20 years but these entire lives within this moment in the present.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Read on to the Executive Edge section for Zebley's advice on communicating uncertainty to your workforce.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Companies can correct perceptions of unfairness by clearly communicating the value, argues Zhang.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicating
Verb
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Black and Afro-descendant women in Colombia are at the heart of these songs, transmitting this legacy from generation to generation.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pistorius warned that 39 Chinese and Russian reconnaissance satellites were flying over Germany transmitting real-time surveillance data and said NATO allies needed to develop offensive capabilities needed to be developed in space to deter any threat.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These parables sometimes read like gibberish, talking both down and up to the reader.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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And its representatives are talking a big game about making the country a wellspring of world-class AI companies.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Proper spacing improves air circulation around the plants, which can reduce the risk of spreading diseases and pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Speaking specifically about those spreading transphobic views online, Ellis-Bextor said she was dismayed at the fervor with which many of them spoke.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But what has shocked and outraged many is not only the brutality of the crime, but court documents revealing Dickey’s 39 arrests, and 25 felony charges before Logan’s murder.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In terms of the memories, the flashbacks, everything is done with connected sets, there’s no CGI or anything.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Apple Watch Deal With the Apple Watch SE, stay connected, track workouts, and get helpful safety features without overspending, all without fuss.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps that was the message Tocchet was conveying to the youngster Saturday morning, when the two were seen chatting at center ice for a few minutes before practice.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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None of them are conveying imminent danger.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In brainstorming potential subjects, Brennan and Murphy have definitively ruled some out.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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One day last fall, after a disappointing season without playoff baseball, Cubs manager Craig Counsell met with Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ in Wrigley Field’s home dugout, brainstorming ideas about how to make that workspace flow better.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Communicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicating. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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