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 various unspoken ways racialized staff communicate with one another feels extremely familiar — a small glance, a slight widening of eyes — during uncomfortable or outright racist moments in the workplace.
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Banseka Kayembe, refinery29.com, 17 Mar. 2025
The Padres are relying heavily on Darvish, a 19-year veteran (including Japan), to communicate how his body feels.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Certainly, nothing on the menu or in the service seemed to communicate anything beyond polished, murmuring attentiveness.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
As a business owner, your job is to effectively communicate this with your human staff and your AI tools.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Banseka Kayembe, refinery29.com, 17 Mar. 2025
The Padres are relying heavily on Darvish, a 19-year veteran (including Japan), to communicate how his body feels.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Certainly, nothing on the menu or in the service seemed to communicate anything beyond polished, murmuring attentiveness.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
As a business owner, your job is to effectively communicate this with your human staff and your AI tools.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported a surge in borrower complaints during that period, and a Government Accountability Office review found that important information (like counts of qualifying PSLF payments) was sometimes transmitted incorrectly between servicers.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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While the underlying facts may seem unimportant and mundane—a random person watching a video on NBA.com and a cookie transmitting some data for Facebook ads—the NBA urges the Court to play out the Second Circuit’s reasoning.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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For the best results, experts recommended talking to your stylist to create a personalized haircare routine.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kirk Gibson speaks Our Jack Harris talked to Dodgers icon Kirk Gibson recently about Freddie Freeman‘s grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Work ethic isn’t tested when things are easy, it’s revealed in the face of adversity.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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No details regarding the illness have been revealed.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The results came back as a Brucella suis infection, which causes a rare bacterial disease in humans and is spread by animals, according to the CDC.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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The humidity will be as low as 20% in these parts of the state, creating ideal conditions for existing fires to spread. U.S. 1 in Florida shut down in both directions on Friday due to low visibility from the 344 wildfire in Miami-Dade County, according to the county's emergency management agency.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Exploring the veritable labyrinth of luxury—past the couture salon displaying Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent treasures, the jewel-box bathrooms, and down the spiral staircase—guests eventually arrived at the storied Red Room.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dimon displays this principle by strengthening key relationships and positioning himself in a position of growth and development through frequent business travel and getting out of the office as much as possible.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This subtle shift not only conveys assertiveness but also acknowledges the other person's patience, working to your advantage.—
Melody Wilding, LMSW,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The doc uses all the simple, traditional tricks of the form, between talking head interviews and B-roll footage, but its aim to convey facts and figures first is perhaps its biggest strength.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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The music-meister is probably best known for his long collaboration on runway shows with the late German designer at Chanel, Fendi and the Karl Lagerfeld house, in addition to Sacai, Jil Sander, Gucci, Balenciaga and many other brands over a career that has spanned more than 40 years.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Video shows large fire near London’s Heathrow Airport 00:30 2.—
Jade Walker,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Even the historically bad White Sox can't justify giving Gallo an opportunity to continue hitting.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Glover made double bogey at the 15th, chipped in for eagle at 16, then gave it right back with another double at the infamous 17th hole.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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