1
as in transmits
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 talks
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 reveals
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicates
Your face communicates a lot Facial expressions can even be a form of public information.
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Gina Park, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Ensure everyone in the household communicates consistently.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Consumers are drawn to packaging that clearly communicates affordability.
—Steen Tjarks, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In vehicles with Plug & Charge, the charger communicates securely with the vehicle and bills the owner without the need for app signups or additional billing information.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Haru communicates with children HUVR has integrated Haru into its initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of children undergoing long-term cancer treatment.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
Moshiri constantly communicates his mantra that accountability should always flow up (not down) in order to shape any organization into a serious competitor in the industry.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Harry communicates with a snake, later revealed to be due to his ability to speak parseltongue, which becomes a fairly significant plot throughout the series.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Voyager 1 communicates with Earth using the Deep Space Network (DSN).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Gina Park, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Ensure everyone in the household communicates consistently.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Consumers are drawn to packaging that clearly communicates affordability.
—Steen Tjarks, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In vehicles with Plug & Charge, the charger communicates securely with the vehicle and bills the owner without the need for app signups or additional billing information.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Haru communicates with children HUVR has integrated Haru into its initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of children undergoing long-term cancer treatment.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
Moshiri constantly communicates his mantra that accountability should always flow up (not down) in order to shape any organization into a serious competitor in the industry.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Harry communicates with a snake, later revealed to be due to his ability to speak parseltongue, which becomes a fairly significant plot throughout the series.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Voyager 1 communicates with Earth using the Deep Space Network (DSN).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicates
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Their lives collide in a virtual reality world, where a mystical deer reveals hidden truths, sparking a journey of discovery and connection.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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An exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South reveals the fragility of legacy and the significance of owning land.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those are the places where human development spreads into wild, undeveloped spaces.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials have ramped up the testing of raw milk following as a bird flu (H5N1) outbreak spreads among the nation's cattle.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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It is edited down to a few minutes in the film but still conveys what has become a regular occurrence in Dion’s life.Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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That data also corresponds with findings from the research firm Gartner, which estimated that in 2024 about 80% of all individual voice connections would be through mobile phones and 20% through landlines.Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Despite public outcry and boycotts following the 2016 North Carolina anti-trans bathroom ban, this past year has seen bills targeting trans people's use of the bathroom that corresponds with their gender have come back to a concerning degree.James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
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The video also shows armed men in the headwraps typically worn by RSF soldiers on motorcycles.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This keeps me connected to the pulse of the industry and gives me insight into what may work and what may not.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This publicly demonstrates your ongoing commitment to accessibility, reflecting your organization's specific policies and the current status of accessibility efforts.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Communicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicates. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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