as in relating
to form a close personal relationship
after a week in the wilderness, the scouts were really starting to commune with nature
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Recent Examples of communing
No amount of cold water swimming or walking barefoot in the grass or communing with birds has cured me.
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Polly Atkin
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
During camp, Edwards said kids enjoy the various activities available such as arts and crafts, archery, basketball, canoeing, the rock climbing wall, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, volleyball and the trails — not to mention simply communing with nature.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Polly Atkin
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
During camp, Edwards said kids enjoy the various activities available such as arts and crafts, archery, basketball, canoeing, the rock climbing wall, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, volleyball and the trails — not to mention simply communing with nature.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communing
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The song, which is the second track on the album, makes several references and nods to some of Taylor's famous life, while also seemingly relating them to Swift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Libra balanced scales also teach us that relating is a paradox.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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Second, and more importantly, coaches and players reported that Murray took ownership of Nuggets workouts and bonding moments this past offseason in Los Angeles.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bravolebs who have never crossed paths pair up for bonding challenges to see which unexpected duos could end up a match made in BFF heaven.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Create your account by clicking here.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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San Jose’s offense was clicking, but its defense took the night off.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Communing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communing. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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