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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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
One small study from 2021 in Frontiers in Neurology showed that 30 minutes of blue light exposure helped the left and right sides of the brain communicate better, which decreased negative mood and improved overall cognitive function.
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Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
When inspection systems communicate with placement equipment, coordinating with software that understands broader process context, results exceed what any single system could achieve.
—Joel Scutchfield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The organization later established a crime victims hotline, connecting residents with the NYPD while also providing translation services for immigrants who struggled to communicate with law enforcement.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Okonedo captures that steeliness well, communicating the oppressive nature of the character’s life within the context of Nigerian society.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
When inspection systems communicate with placement equipment, coordinating with software that understands broader process context, results exceed what any single system could achieve.
—Joel Scutchfield, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The organization later established a crime victims hotline, connecting residents with the NYPD while also providing translation services for immigrants who struggled to communicate with law enforcement.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Okonedo captures that steeliness well, communicating the oppressive nature of the character’s life within the context of Nigerian society.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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Plant viruses are transmitted by insects or dirty tools.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The inclusion of physical devices, EMV (Europay, Mastercard and Visa) transactions and semi-integrated point-of-sale systems expands where sensitive data is captured, processed and transmitted, introducing additional points of exposure across the payment flow.—
Ruston Miles,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Yousef Miller, a member of the North County Equity and Justice Coalition, was out on Buchanan Street on Monday, talking with people who pulled over to ask what had happened to Sheron.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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On Morrison For the launch of Ohio’s year-long, state-wide celebration of Toni Morrison, Namwali Serpell flies to Columbus to talk with poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The crew were revealed at a press conference at Jiuquan on Saturday (May 23).—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Kara May of Kent, England, revealed that the incident occurred while her family was on a camping vacation in June 2024, per Kennedy News and Media.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Jeff Currie expects supply pressures in the oil market could gradually spread from Asia to Europe and the United States.—
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CNBC,
26 May 2026
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This content can only be displayed if JavaScript is enabled.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
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The format of the exhibition, with objects displayed inside shipping crates, is inspired by the golden age of transatlantic travel.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Outside, the grounds strike a balance between playful and Zen-inspired, with a giant Jeff Koons balloon dog greeting visitors in the circular driveway—a whimsical touch that’s unlikely to convey with the property.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Composer Mac Quayle’s score plays a deep cello conveying deep dread.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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According to a 2025 Microsoft report, student use of AI for schoolwork jumped 26% in a single year, with students using it primarily to brainstorm, summarize and generate feedback.—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The effort started two years ago when Assemblymember Diane Dixon, R-Newport Beach, teamed with Seal Beach Councilmember Joe Kalmick to create the San Gabriel River Working Group, inviting other politicians and interest groups to brainstorm solutions.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Helicopter footage captured by NBC4 showed police tape cordoning off a section of the residential street, where a large number of emergency responders were gathered.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Prosecutors charged Pineda-Ticas with murder, but that count was dropped as part of the plea deal, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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