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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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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Recent Examples of 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
Both parents have been prevented from exercising parental rights over their children for three years and four months, are barred from communicating with them and have been ordered to pay them €30,000 (over $35,000) each, per SUR in English.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
That includes protecting both customers and employees; communicating in plain language rather than legalese or other technical terms; and confirming facts quickly.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 May 2026
On communicating the potential danger to the public, Bhattacharya said the CDC does not want to cause unnecessary panic.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Because the rings were found intact and not cut up for currency, this suggests they were not used for trade but instead served a symbolic purpose, likely decorative, communicating status, wealth, and power.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
When families begin communicating more openly, younger generations learn that vulnerability and emotional honesty are not things to fear.
—Essence, 6 May 2026
Verb
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
Both parents have been prevented from exercising parental rights over their children for three years and four months, are barred from communicating with them and have been ordered to pay them €30,000 (over $35,000) each, per SUR in English.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
That includes protecting both customers and employees; communicating in plain language rather than legalese or other technical terms; and confirming facts quickly.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 May 2026
On communicating the potential danger to the public, Bhattacharya said the CDC does not want to cause unnecessary panic.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Because the rings were found intact and not cut up for currency, this suggests they were not used for trade but instead served a symbolic purpose, likely decorative, communicating status, wealth, and power.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
When families begin communicating more openly, younger generations learn that vulnerability and emotional honesty are not things to fear.
—Essence, 6 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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Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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This outbreak — the first time hantavirus has been suspected of transmitting on a cruise ship — is an evolving situation.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Wasserman was the evening’s major speaker and arrived at the event as reporters were talking to Cherfilus-McCormick.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Schrage was talking, of course, about AI agents, those software programs created to autonomously take action on your behalf and interact with other humans or programs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Meanwhile, a Spanish woman who was tested for hantavirus after taking the same flight as a patient who died from the disease and displaying symptoms consistent with an infection has tested negative, Spain's health ministry said May 9.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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There are two drawers for storage, plus a lower shelf ideal for displaying styles that require quick and easy access.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The California Privacy Protection Agency in 2023 started investigating the privacy practices of connected cars.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Nurses tend to stay connected across those points, even when everything else changes around them.—
Felysha Walker
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Hantavirus misinformation is spreading fast.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The late-night host concluded his TV tenure in May 2015 after revealing his plans to retire the previous year.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Such spectroscopy is a powerful technique for in-depth studies of celestial objects, capable of revealing their rotation, motion, composition, distance, and much more.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 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 17 May. 2026.
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