intercommunicate

verb

ˌin-tər-kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt How to pronounce intercommunicate (audio)
Definition of intercommunicatenext
as in to communicate
to engage in an exchange of information or ideas the two agencies will need to intercommunicate better if the nation is ever to become truly secure from international terrorism

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  • In recent weeks, the coaching staff and front office have communicated with pitchers about introducing a more aggressive plan of attack.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage outside the brain and spinal cord that disrupts how the brain and body communicate, according to Cleveland Clinic.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
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“Intercommunicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercommunicate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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