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
The Nuggets need someone who can help establish a better culture inside the organization and communicate well with agents.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
Rene Carmichael, the city’s community outreach coordinator, said no agency has communicated with the city about what was shown in the video.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Read More: Big Eyes, Blurry Vision: Why Humpback Whales Struggle to See Clearly
Whales Socializing With Bubble Rings
To get a glimpse of how whales communicate, the new study explored 12 bubble ring production episodes that were obtained by citizen scientists and researchers.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
Victor deftly toes the line between soul-shaking hurt and sly observational humor, which are much more closely related than a lot of scripts know how to communicate.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
Rene Carmichael, the city’s community outreach coordinator, said no agency has communicated with the city about what was shown in the video.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Read More: Big Eyes, Blurry Vision: Why Humpback Whales Struggle to See Clearly
Whales Socializing With Bubble Rings
To get a glimpse of how whales communicate, the new study explored 12 bubble ring production episodes that were obtained by citizen scientists and researchers.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
Victor deftly toes the line between soul-shaking hurt and sly observational humor, which are much more closely related than a lot of scripts know how to communicate.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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Other pathogens require more direct contact to be transmitted.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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These pick up signals from his neurons and transmit them wirelessly to his MacBook Pro.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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Mouth can also talk his way out of issues and has a flair for foreign languages, like any smooth-talking Sag.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Each creation is a passage inward, revealing the poetry of love, aliveness, and timeless connection.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Beyond the To-Do List Host Erik Fisher interviews productivity experts and practitioners, revealing the real-world tactics that help people achieve their goals and get things done.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But some storefronts have shuttered as fear has spread, said Marie Jean-Francois, 45, one business owner there.—
Mark Bonamo,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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That’s the message that national weather forecasters, emergency management directors and public officials also are spreading as this year’s Atlantic hurricane season starts today and continues through Nov. 30.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The 2023 Chianti Classico displayed beautiful freshness and elegance, offering pure fruit and immediate charm. Querciabella (Greve, Radda, Gaiole) – With organic and biodynamic vineyards across multiple UGAs, Querciabella champions purity and transparency in every bottle.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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However, in languages like Spanish, French, or Italian, adjectives and other grammatical cues often convey gender.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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If the Wizards finish in the top-eight of the 2026 NBA Draft order, a pair of second-round picks — Washington’s in 2026 and 2027 — will convey instead of a first-round pick.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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During the trial, the drug combo was shown to double the length of time patients with an aggressive form of colorectal cancer lived with treatment: an average of 30 months compared with 15 months using currently available treatments.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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This might look like suggesting a loose menu or theme ahead of time to give your guests some direction on what to bring, setting the table, and perhaps taking care of the main dish or drinks.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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But West, giving the overall package its only public airing, couldn’t explain how leaving a restriction in place only for Springfield’s home county would pass legal muster.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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