1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
The outlet also reported that Harry’s aides had a private meeting with the king’s communications secretary in London.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
With Mercury and later the sun in Scorpio, your communication sector becomes supercharged, heightening your psychic receptivity and investigative nature.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
That means having open communication about each other's cultures, by both sharing experiences and asking questions.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The King of Swords calls you to step into a leadership role in life or work by using your intellect, discernment, and communication skills liberally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
With Mercury and later the sun in Scorpio, your communication sector becomes supercharged, heightening your psychic receptivity and investigative nature.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
That means having open communication about each other's cultures, by both sharing experiences and asking questions.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The King of Swords calls you to step into a leadership role in life or work by using your intellect, discernment, and communication skills liberally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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This change wasn’t rolled out with a clear public message or announcement.—
Dr. Nikki Romanik,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tailoring Power dressing for the board room with structure suits and big shoulder top coats sent a clear message to corporate dress codes.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is no evidence that hemorrhagic disease can spread to humans, through contact or consumption.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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But, like during the entirety of the trial, those who are eager to see inside the courtroom will have to continue to rely on sketches and dispatches from inside for the news of the day.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The information contained responses for zip codes 91001 and 91003 and included dispatches resulting from calls received or requests from field units.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Barry, meanwhile, elicited groans at heavy touches, errant passes and, most gallingly in the eyes of fans, squandering a counter-attacking opportunity with a poor touch.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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