as in connecting
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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
Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
And Cora is so good at threading needles on these issues, as in communicating his wishes without insulting this or that player.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Cheaks touted his bureaucratic experiences, promising to optimize city services and make the department more proactive in communicating with aldermen and Chicago residents alike.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
By communicating with incarcerated activists Robert Earl Council and Melvin Ray, the film exposes systemic issues, including brutal conditions and high mortality rates, while advocating for transparency and justice in a system that often operates in secrecy.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
That alone was communicating something sort of intense to me.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
Researchers emphasize that the patterns do not mean fungi are consciously communicating.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers emphasize, however, that this does not mean fungi are consciously communicating.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to comparing chatbot and Reddit responses, the researchers conducted experiments observing about 2,400 people communicating with an AI chatbot about their experiences with interpersonal dilemmas.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
She is charged with one count of illegally communicating or transmitting national defense information, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
And Cora is so good at threading needles on these issues, as in communicating his wishes without insulting this or that player.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Cheaks touted his bureaucratic experiences, promising to optimize city services and make the department more proactive in communicating with aldermen and Chicago residents alike.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
By communicating with incarcerated activists Robert Earl Council and Melvin Ray, the film exposes systemic issues, including brutal conditions and high mortality rates, while advocating for transparency and justice in a system that often operates in secrecy.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
That alone was communicating something sort of intense to me.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
Researchers emphasize that the patterns do not mean fungi are consciously communicating.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers emphasize, however, that this does not mean fungi are consciously communicating.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to comparing chatbot and Reddit responses, the researchers conducted experiments observing about 2,400 people communicating with an AI chatbot about their experiences with interpersonal dilemmas.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 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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Building kilometer-scale structures in orbit, transmitting energy over tens of thousands of kilometers, and maintaining precise beam control are among the major hurdles researchers continue to address.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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The tiny green peach aphid, which may look yellow or green in summer, feeds on a wide range of vegetable plants and is responsible for transmitting numerous plant diseases, including viruses.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons is the person talking to the astronauts today from inside Mission Control.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Caminero comes through Cash and radio broadcaster Andy Freed were talking before the game about when Junior Caminero would erase the zero in his home run column.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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The glasses' interface is simple, built around a multi-tab dashboard screen for displaying information and a pop-up menu that provides access to the active features.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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South Korean media reported the projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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This library—technically a vector database, mathematically indexed for connected meanings rather than just keywords—is the first place the system looks for an answer.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Such attacks range from spreading malware and executing identity theft scams to producing deepfake videos and launching ransomware attacks, according to cybersecurity experts.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cascading types have a more spreading form to fill in containers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Without revealing too much, Stieve suggested the sequel would focus less on rewriting the cat-and-mouse playbook and more on how their villain has adapted to it over the years.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next decade and a half Allen continued to evolve stylistically and lyrically, moving from pop culture commentary to more emotionally revealing narratives about marital breakdowns, motherhood, and personal identity crises.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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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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“Communicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicating. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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