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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 deputy arrived on the scene and spoke to the suspect, 40-year-old Marco Antonio Garcia-Hernandez of Los Banos, who told deputies he had been instructed through text messages and WhatsApp communications to travel to Sonoma County and collect a package from the victim's home.
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Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Strong return on investment A Caltrans spokesperson said each unit costs as much as $250,000, depending on what additional sensors and communications systems are included.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
As tech suffered, healthcare, financial, and communication services had strong sessions, supporting a big rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Strong return on investment A Caltrans spokesperson said each unit costs as much as $250,000, depending on what additional sensors and communications systems are included.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
As tech suffered, healthcare, financial, and communication services had strong sessions, supporting a big rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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Aiyuk’s latest message was clear in its frustration but not always in its wording.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Gregg Popovich, the former Spurs head coach, wanted to convey a message to the team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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But Clark drew contact in the lane, giving herself two free throws to give the Fever back the lead.—
Ian Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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That practice has carried over to the game, where Castle has scored 18 points in the first half, on 7-of-8 shooting from the field, several of which have come through contact.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Goode was supervising Canton PD’s overnight patrol at the time of O’Keefe’s death, specifically assigned to the dispatch center.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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But some of the most meaningful long-term gains may emerge more quietly through better dispatch systems, faster hiring pipelines, smoother onboarding, safer communications, clearer family updates, and more reliable daily transportation service.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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With just 54 residential-style rooms, an address in Aspen’s quiet West End neighborhood, and high-touch service, the vibe is more private mountain house than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Because the shadow already brought a bold touch to her head-to-toe aesthetic, Streicher left eyeliner out of the equation, opting for a generous coat of mascara instead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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