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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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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
On the other hand, Saturn retrograde (your ruler) is shaking up your communication sector, encouraging you to communicate effectively and re-evaluate the dynamics of your interactions.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Some of the discussions included whether to participate in annual gay pride parades and how to communicate any policy changes to staff.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
The order has exceptions for those with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent mask-wearing, those communicating with the hearing impaired and those who would be put at risk by wearing a mask due to the nature of their work.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
If the actuarial tables and a lifetime of bad habits are anything to go by, anyone who may still feel the need to communicate with me in, say, 20 years is going to need to invest in a Ouija board.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Some of the discussions included whether to participate in annual gay pride parades and how to communicate any policy changes to staff.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
The order has exceptions for those with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent mask-wearing, those communicating with the hearing impaired and those who would be put at risk by wearing a mask due to the nature of their work.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
If the actuarial tables and a lifetime of bad habits are anything to go by, anyone who may still feel the need to communicate with me in, say, 20 years is going to need to invest in a Ouija board.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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Many of the procedures in place for formally establishing the results of the nation’s presidential election were designed when important documents were transmitted across the country on horseback—not by plane or email.Brian Bennett, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
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Remember that raccoons can transmit rabies to people and pets and distemper to unvaccinated pets, so they should never be handled alive (or deceased).Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his son, Bronny James #9, during a timeout of their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Oct. 18, 2024 in San Francisco.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump late last month sat down for an interview with Rogan, with the two talking for nearly three hours.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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An analysis of data from nearly 15,000 people revealed that running, biking, climbing stairs or brisk walking for just those few minutes can have a positive effect on blood pressure.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As Pinkerton’s intentions are revealed, Butterfly’s dreams are destroyed in ways of no return.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Dozens of firefighters were battling the brush fire just days after fires in wooded areas of Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey spread smoke across New York City.Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fix the Hide Before Tweaking the Spread If things aren’t going as planned and ducks aren’t finishing, duck hunters tend to want to mess with the decoy spread.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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All the plans are displayed in a single column in the app, which is slightly confusing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Wimbish is also charged with conveying false information about a bomb threat, mailing a threatening letter and making false statements to the FBI.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The bonus on DraftKings is conveyed as eight (8) separate stakes worth $25 each.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, showing a decrease in revenue to $1,675,894 from $2,269,066 in the same quarter the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The abuse victims’ attorneys, however, suggested that not funding the trust immediately would short-change people who had already been victimized by the church, given how the value of that trust could erode with time and inflation.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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To name just one example: After an opening act filled with lurid cartel violence, Emilia Pérez gives us a comic number about gender-reassignment surgery.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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