as in to relate
to form a close personal relationship
after a week in the wilderness, the scouts were really starting to commune with nature
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Recent Examples of commune
Scottie Andrew, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
The memoir is a chance to commune with the mind of a dissident.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
Vince Beiser, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
In addition to interviewing Manson’s former followers, friends and journalists, the filmmakers have subjects listen and react to these recordings of Manson, who recounts his upbringing, his thoughts about life with his commune and more.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But Green is a witch, and communing with the world around him is at the heart of his craft.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
The memoir is a chance to commune with the mind of a dissident.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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Pretty soon, however, Friedland started operating the commune as a business, according to Jobs.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
In addition to interviewing Manson’s former followers, friends and journalists, the filmmakers have subjects listen and react to these recordings of Manson, who recounts his upbringing, his thoughts about life with his commune and more.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The new moon in Sagittarius on December 1 could also ignite fresh inspiration for your creative projects and personal passions and remind you that not all achievements are work related.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Other income was $43,000, compared to $55,000 in the previous year, due to a lower cash balance and related lower interest income.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Some cities near Phoenix, Arizona, could see temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees overnight as a freeze warning is in place.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rounding Out the Top 10 The rest of the list includes two Arizona cities, a California town popular with celebrities, a party city with a rich history, and another island.Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Families can bond over horseback riding, fishing, and archery or relax with the heated pools and spa.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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The two bonded at Treacy’s studios, with Treacy reminding McGirr that McQueen spent much of his life being undermined.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tourists can also enjoy the mountain town’s bountiful breweries, including Highland Brewing Company and Archetype Brewing.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Severino has already signed a three-year deal with the Athletics and Manaea could leave town as well.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter, bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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First, users can now opt for using directional keys (WASD) for movement, as opposed to having to click the environment to direct the character.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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About 45 minutes from Annecy is La Clusaz, a ski village spread across five mountains and more than 80 miles of predominantly intermediate trails.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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She was later found at a property in the Nottingham village of Wollaton and returned to her parents, Roger and Karen Humphries, the BBC reported.Escher Walcott, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each December, the southwestern hamlet of Gegenbach turns its town hall into one giant advent calendar.Eric Deggans, NPR, 1 Dec. 2024
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On November 10, Russian soldiers attacked a Ukrainian fortress in the hamlet of Novodmytrivka, capturing the two men.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Commune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commune. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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