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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
After a nine-year playing career for the Cubs, Phillies and Rangers, from 1996 to 2004, Glanville has forged a distinguished second act on just about every communications platform.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Coyne received both her B.S. in fashion marketing and merchandising with journalism, as well as her M.A. in strategic communications and public relations from Sacred Heart University.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
This is the level of effective communication and transparency that sets us apart.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025
The cuts would affect response times by the department to answer requests from the Fire and Police departments, and would result in roughly 700 unanswered daily calls from residents to the Transportation Department’s communications center.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Coyne received both her B.S. in fashion marketing and merchandising with journalism, as well as her M.A. in strategic communications and public relations from Sacred Heart University.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
This is the level of effective communication and transparency that sets us apart.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025
The cuts would affect response times by the department to answer requests from the Fire and Police departments, and would result in roughly 700 unanswered daily calls from residents to the Transportation Department’s communications center.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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The night was filled with family, powerful messages — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful choreography.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The High Priestess asks you to listen to the subtle messages from your inner voice and pay attention to the signs around you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Any contacts and chats from Skype will automatically appear when users log into the free version of Teams with their Skype credentials.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Galvan also worked special project hours (overtime shifts) resulting in 188 traffic contacts with 123 citations and 65 warnings, 21 criminal defendants, 54 criminal charges, 18 O.W.I. arrests, and 1 felony O.W.I. arrest.—
Christin Lazerus,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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Mitch Bannon’s dispatch on Kevin Gausman getting ejected after throwing 53 pitches in an inning 📫 Love The Windup?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The first responders included in this dinner are all personnel of the sheriff, RSF Patrol, dispatch, ambulance and all six firehouses of the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tilton still keeps in touch with many of her Dallas costars.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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The wig features a consistently shoulder-length cut, and its curly texture adds a charming touch.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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