1
as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people
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2
as in to talk
to engage in an exchange of information or ideas
for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research
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3
as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicate
Players will use it to connect, communicate, play, earn rewards, and get notifications on our experiences.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Some art is meant to communicate efficiently, exactly.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Without local journalists to communicate and interrogate these developments, residents are left to navigate a rapidly changing health landscape on their own.
—Ava Dzurenda, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors said Price began communicating with the 15-year-old Maryland girl online in 2011.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Some art is meant to communicate efficiently, exactly.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Without local journalists to communicate and interrogate these developments, residents are left to navigate a rapidly changing health landscape on their own.
—Ava Dzurenda, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors said Price began communicating with the 15-year-old Maryland girl online in 2011.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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Starting in May, drone pilots in China must also begin registering with their real names and link their drones to official identification or a cellphone number, with flight data being transmitted to the government.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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While the ban on transmitting trail cams on public land was also divisive among Idaho hunters, there’s a reason it was included.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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But past royal visits to Washington have sometimes gone awry − from amorous muskrats to a talking hat.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Before talking to the group, McFadden asked them to take a few minutes to interact.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The strike reveals how Russia’s invasion has made once-unthinkable nuclear security threats a reality.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the property radiates outwards from here, incorporating four restaurants, rooms and suites spread across a number of individual low-rise blocks, the Conrad Spa, and meeting and events space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Severe weather continues into Monday On Monday, the severe weather threat spreads northeast and stretches from the lower Mississippi River Valley up to the Midwest.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Governor could be seen bustling around his office, being sure to display all of his Eagles gear to prepare for the mystery visit.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s observations would be conveyed to Pakistan.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The remark conveyed a familiar image of American military power, a projection of being technologically unmatched, logistically dominant and capable of sustaining operations indefinitely.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Then, begin brainstorming the new shrubs and decorative flowers on your dream list.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Instead of canceling the season or scrambling for alternatives in playing the high-contact sport, Silver brainstormed the Bubble, and it has largely been seen as a success, even when other leagues failed to replicate it.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Game 5 showed two things at once.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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