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
Palatini has been with NBC Sports for more than a decade and will move to the spinoff company to head up communications for Golf Channel, its related properties and other sports at Versant (including the WNBA and League One Volleyball).
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Create a family communication plan.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
To do this requires being flexible, checking in often with each other and establishing open, supportive but honest communication.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Wire fraud uses electronic communication to trick consumers into sending money to cybercriminals.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Create a family communication plan.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
To do this requires being flexible, checking in often with each other and establishing open, supportive but honest communication.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Wire fraud uses electronic communication to trick consumers into sending money to cybercriminals.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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Come to think of it, these twin poles of prep communicate the same message—just with different accents.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Producers could share wise farming methods, sales reps could amplify the message through distribution, and consumers craved intentional approaches to wine.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Advances in electrode design enhance electrical performance In modern sensor technology, solid-contact ion-selective electrodes play a crucial role by converting an ion’s chemical signal into an electrical one.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The following is a dispatch from that visit.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of the Phoenix program, the full roster is revealed ahead of Robert’s first shift on dispatch.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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One of our customers, a tour bus operator known for exceptional customer service, faced a similar crossroads – how to grow without sacrificing the personal touch that they were known for.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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