as in connecting
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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
Christina Wood, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Brazil’s government said in a statement that from now on platforms must analyze any complaints, and if the content is deemed criminal, remove it immediately, while communicating the decision to the person responsible.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Truell apologized for not clearly communicating the changes.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
That’s incredibly useful when navigating menus, asking for directions, or communicating abroad without fumbling through translation apps.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Last year, 30-year-old Athens resident Gabryele Watson pleaded guilty to four counts of cyberstalking, two counts of communicating threats to injure in interstate commerce, and two counts of unlawful use of a means of identification.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Often that script needs to be responsive to the two people communicating.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Under intense questioning by Brian Panish, the lead attorney for Nancy and Karim Iskander, the boys’ parents, Erickson denied Grossman ever admitted fault over four years of communicating with him through WhatsApp, in person and over the phone.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In McKenna’s case, that might initially mean communicating his preference to the Leafs.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
When communicating with your team or cross-functional team members, focus on the positive and provide a safe environment.
—Christina Wood, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Brazil’s government said in a statement that from now on platforms must analyze any complaints, and if the content is deemed criminal, remove it immediately, while communicating the decision to the person responsible.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Truell apologized for not clearly communicating the changes.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
That’s incredibly useful when navigating menus, asking for directions, or communicating abroad without fumbling through translation apps.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Last year, 30-year-old Athens resident Gabryele Watson pleaded guilty to four counts of cyberstalking, two counts of communicating threats to injure in interstate commerce, and two counts of unlawful use of a means of identification.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Often that script needs to be responsive to the two people communicating.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Under intense questioning by Brian Panish, the lead attorney for Nancy and Karim Iskander, the boys’ parents, Erickson denied Grossman ever admitted fault over four years of communicating with him through WhatsApp, in person and over the phone.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In McKenna’s case, that might initially mean communicating his preference to the Leafs.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicating
Adjective
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Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Two of those simulators will conduct imaging operations focused on Starship’s heat shield, transmitting data and photographs back to mission control.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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After the rescue’s financier admitted that the tracker wasn’t working as planned, but was transmitting the whale’s vital signs, a marine biologist said that no GPS trackers existed which transmitted such data.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The straight-talking Benatia, who became sporting director in January 2025 after previously working for the club in an advisory role, fit a similar mould.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Riley was equally at ease when talking with the dentist, listening patiently as the man described his fancy new house in a gentrified area.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Then in late April, the city deployed an AI translation service for the first time at a public hearing, with large screens displaying the Spanish and English translation of comments by city council members and members of the public in real-time.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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What appears to be a group of teens then sprints by, including at least one displaying a gun.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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For a successful but not world-conquering rapper like Rashad, making a living relies on making sure that fans continue to feel connected to him.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Delays increase across connected supply chains, and weaker vendors can quickly come under financial strain.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Plus, an outbreak of Ebola is spreading.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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This prevents reactive behaviors from spreading to the team and promotes calm, consistent leadership, which is more effective for sustained performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The resulting scene is spectacular, with the apartment’s inclined and polished floor giving rise to physical comedy of absurdist pathos in the vein of Jerry Lewis, and Corvette’s frantic struggle for traction revealing the earnest undertones of her fraught visit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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In between shout-outs from the crowd, Colbert played it straight, rattling off jokes about the day’s headlines, revealing one last First Draft, and sharing shrewd bits of history about The Ed Sullivan Theater.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The now 27-year-old joined fellow La Liga side Elche on loan for the rest of the season in late August but has not been able to establish himself as first-choice there.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Communicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicating. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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