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 group suspects that administration officials routinely use Signal to communicate.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
It has been communicated unambiguously to them both directly and in public.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
In this new creative interface, your job is to communicate effectively—asking the right questions and offering the right prompts—while the heavy lifting of execution is handled by AI.
—John Winsor, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Make the transition seamless by maintaining a bedtime routine, child-proofing your home, communicating the change, and involving your kid in the process.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
It has been communicated unambiguously to them both directly and in public.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
In this new creative interface, your job is to communicate effectively—asking the right questions and offering the right prompts—while the heavy lifting of execution is handled by AI.
—John Winsor, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Make the transition seamless by maintaining a bedtime routine, child-proofing your home, communicating the change, and involving your kid in the process.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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According to a press statement from the department, 31-year-old Demetria Spence was taken into custody and charged with transmitting a false public alarm.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Working closely with the health department, Plascencia said people can transmit the disease through speaking, singing or coughing.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Prior to the premiere, O’Brien talked to Variety about the challenge of playing dual parts.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Handmaid's Tale creator Bruce Miller talks the shocking reunion in the season 6 premiere.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For example, the podcast didn’t reveal that Kochan was assaulted as a child by her mother’s boyfriend until the end, whereas the TV series introduces that information early on.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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Harry has Kiko take a look at the crate's contents, which are now revealed to us in all their gory glory.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy is a longtime anti-vaccine advocate who is now using his position as the top US health official to spread misinformation and doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, hot flashes are a sudden feeling of warmth that spreads throughout the upper body, often affecting the face, chest, and neck.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The new portable console features a 7.9 inch LCD screen that displays in 1080p.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Asia Asian stocks have displayed a mixed performance throughout Wednesday's trading session.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Communication tops this list—chiefs of staff must convey complex ideas clearly and diplomatically across all organizational levels.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Earlier in the game, Swanson conveyed in a conversation with Crow-Armstrong to utilize the tools he has been given and not think too much how to best use them.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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