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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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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
My Health Passport can also be useful to help anyone with a disability better communicate with doctors and other professionals.
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Kat McGowan, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Any closures, if needed, will be communicated on the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's X account.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
In a show at the Walker Art Center, Deaf artist Christine Sun Kim explores visual art as a mode of communicating language itself.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Other than that, Prasad had not communicated with the staff at the hospital as of Thursday, the employee said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Kat McGowan, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Any closures, if needed, will be communicated on the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's X account.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
In a show at the Walker Art Center, Deaf artist Christine Sun Kim explores visual art as a mode of communicating language itself.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Other than that, Prasad had not communicated with the staff at the hospital as of Thursday, the employee said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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The data is then transmitted back to Earth at just 160 bits per second.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rabies, a virus transmitted through bites and scratches, poses risks to both humans and pets.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And, even then, maybe don’t talk to me.—
Jesse Eisenberg,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Thirty-one years after winning Best Actor for Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks and the film’s cast are still revealing behind-the-scenes secrets — from a studio standoff over money to a prosthetic lip that nearly destroyed an actor’s career.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Diana, Kate’s ‘Balmoral Test’ and subsequent visits might reveal her more durable alignment with the family’s dynamics, both in private and public.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Because this month’s layoffs are not confined to tech and spread across airlines, logistics, food production, healthcare, and more, the overall job market may be entering a recalibration period due to cost pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Starting Wednesday, videos and posters will be plastered in subways and public spaces, spreading awareness about the negative components of what can be a disturbing encounter.—
Allen Devlin,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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And, to honor the occasion, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Mucem), in Marseille, decided to display a guillotine in full view.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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French cheeses displayed in a store in Paris.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Musically, the singer-songwriter presents us with 13 tracks of sonic elegance, featuring electronic touches and mesmerizing guitars that convey nostalgia while also reflecting the overflowing joy of someone who has overcome an emotional crisis.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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That could imply staff changes or bringing in new people, as well as adjustments to the models used to forecast the economy and communications strategy the Fed uses to convey its policy outlook to markets and the public.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Working individually or in teams, students spend months brainstorming ideas, conducting research, designing prototypes, and preparing pitch presentations.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Admirers have since brainstormed doing that on his behalf.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The film also was shown at a number of other festivals before hitting the awards circuit as the Palestinian entry for this year’s Academy Awards.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another did not investigate a claim that a resident was stabbed by a fork-wielding manager, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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