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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3
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
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
This includes communication between parents and offspring and mature animals of opposite sexes communicating attraction, mate choice, and trail following.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Turning Analytics Into Trust Once intake data is structured and validated, the next challenge is communicating results in a way that builds credibility.
—Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Kathleen Lavanchy, who retired in 2024 from a job at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Philadelphia area, spent much of her career communicating with health insurance companies on behalf of patients.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
If, indeed, his job was to try and vault and block Colts kicker Spencer Shrader’s 60-yard game-winning attempt, that falls squarely on Rizzi for not better communicating the dangers of such a leverage penalty.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Brown was released in 2020 but remained on parole until 2021, and subsequent charges against him included communicating threats and misuse of the 911 system earlier this year.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Brown’s previous charges include felony larceny, robbery with a dangerous weapon and communicating threats, most of which were dropped, the Observer reported.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Kendra was arrested in December 2022 and charged with two counts of stalking a minor and two counts of communicating with another to commit a crime, per NBC News.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Alvarez noted that the referee was seen communicating with her after the spot and that Nia Jax was very careful with her during the post-match attack.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
This includes communication between parents and offspring and mature animals of opposite sexes communicating attraction, mate choice, and trail following.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Turning Analytics Into Trust Once intake data is structured and validated, the next challenge is communicating results in a way that builds credibility.
—Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Kathleen Lavanchy, who retired in 2024 from a job at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Philadelphia area, spent much of her career communicating with health insurance companies on behalf of patients.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
If, indeed, his job was to try and vault and block Colts kicker Spencer Shrader’s 60-yard game-winning attempt, that falls squarely on Rizzi for not better communicating the dangers of such a leverage penalty.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Brown was released in 2020 but remained on parole until 2021, and subsequent charges against him included communicating threats and misuse of the 911 system earlier this year.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Brown’s previous charges include felony larceny, robbery with a dangerous weapon and communicating threats, most of which were dropped, the Observer reported.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Kendra was arrested in December 2022 and charged with two counts of stalking a minor and two counts of communicating with another to commit a crime, per NBC News.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicating
Verb
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Hence, SpaceX’s EchoStar deal might drastically improve the service, which has already started to roll out support for transmitting satellite data to apps.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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After launch, the satellite successfully entered orbit and began transmitting data, according to an update from the Israeli Ministry of Defense.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The next battleground is the execution layer, where the question becomes not just who builds the models, but who profits when AI stops talking and starts acting for users.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kelly began the livestream upon the news of Kirk's shooting in Utah and learned of his death while talking with Glenn Beck.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These systems, mounted on school buses, use high-definition cameras to detect vehicles that illegally pass when the school bus is stopped and displaying stop signals.—
BusPatrol - A Mission-Driven Organization,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The platform will switch to displaying weekly active visitors.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bristles are neither too floppy nor too stiff, neither too long nor too short, and are cut to the perfect rounded shape that’s just right for swirling pigment over the apples or spreading it along your cheekbones—without having to work too hard for a completely natural finish.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, Jones ran it to near perfection, spreading the ball around to Bourne, Jauan Jennings, Christian McCaffrey and Jake Tonges before hitting McCaffrey on a 7-yard score in the right side of the end zone.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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The statement-making backless dress was embellished with elaborate beadwork and a decorative clasp at her upper back, while also revealing her backside.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ninety new Deutsche Bahn train cars will soon come to Germany's rail system, marking the beginning of a new age of connected mobility for the transportation company.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The home screen has large buttons for arming and disarming the system, and below that are panels for the lock, the doorbell, any other connected devices, Trusted Neighbor, and Alerts.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The statement and other means of policy communication also figured importantly in conveying that understanding to the public and helping to anchor inflation expectations, thereby supporting the effective transmission of monetary policy.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Anthem spot will kick off the campaign with the goal of conveying that something new is happening at Ford, Materazzo said.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Let your imagination run wild by playing What if or brainstorming with a partner.—
Cherie Kloss,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Today will mostly be brainstorming internal team projects and preparing for another kick off tomorrow.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Communicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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