1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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2
as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
But Gray and her husband had good jobs in careers with high earning potential — Gray works in global communications for the Bic pen company, while her husband works as a broadcast engineer.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
By the middle of March, prices had dropped, and the Trump administration celebrated this decrease with multiple statements on social media and other methods of communication touting the drop in fuel prices.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
For communications, SpaceX Starlink satellites will provide coverage for the mission, along with NASA's TDRSS system.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
But Gray and her husband had good jobs in careers with high earning potential — Gray works in global communications for the Bic pen company, while her husband works as a broadcast engineer.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
By the middle of March, prices had dropped, and the Trump administration celebrated this decrease with multiple statements on social media and other methods of communication touting the drop in fuel prices.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
For communications, SpaceX Starlink satellites will provide coverage for the mission, along with NASA's TDRSS system.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
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Back in 2018, Hilaria discussed overcoming her struggles with body confidence, sharing an unedited bikini photo of herself on Instagram along with a message of celebrating all body types and empowering women to embrace their true selves.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One day, a WhatsApp message invited me to be an extra on an unnamed HBO show.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The goal is to bring more wood and mass to the part of the bat that makes most contact with the ball, according to Smith, so that the hitter is less likely to miss.—
Mansee Khurana,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2025
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Mike Flynn was gone by February 13th over his failure to disclose his contacts with Russian officials during the transition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Anyone with information regarding Enriques is asked to contact Ada County nonemergency dispatch at 208-377-6790.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2025
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The first responders included in this dinner are all personnel of the sheriff, RSF Patrol, dispatch, ambulance and all six firehouses of the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District.—
Rancho Santa Fe Rotary,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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With Fox sidelined - also for the year - Vassell is now getting touches and shots, and the Spurs will need to find a way to keep that going.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Household Essentials Handwoven Tray $34 $24 at Amazon Coffee table must-haves like remotes or tissue boxes don’t always look the most aesthetically pleasing, but a tray can keep these items neat and in place with a stylish touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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