1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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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
Celebrate employees who model deep work and mindful communication.
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Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The group walked through Menomonee Falls neighborhoods a day prior, according to Hillary Mintz, county communications director.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Global Positioning Satellite communications should have some upside for advanced auto tech—and people who buy cars equipped with it.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 22 Aug. 2025
Zoom Communications — Shares of the communications technology company popped more than 4% after its second-quarter results beat Wall Street’s expectations.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
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Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
The group walked through Menomonee Falls neighborhoods a day prior, according to Hillary Mintz, county communications director.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Global Positioning Satellite communications should have some upside for advanced auto tech—and people who buy cars equipped with it.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 22 Aug. 2025
Zoom Communications — Shares of the communications technology company popped more than 4% after its second-quarter results beat Wall Street’s expectations.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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Recovering data and messages had been key to their investigation and it was initially suggested that large amounts had been deleted.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The messages contained information only someone close to Lauryn would have known, throwing twist into the mystery.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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As officers attempted contact, more gunshots were fired from inside the apartment toward officers, who took cover and began securing the scene and evacuating surrounding apartments, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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The setup also created windless conditions, ideal for two ball-strikers who really can bring the power with good contact.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Officials said anyone with any additional information regarding the incident should contact the Pershing County Sheriff's Office Investigator Josh Nicholson through dispatch at 774-273-2641.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Police dispatch records show one takeover took place on Water Street, in the city's downtown entertainment district.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is nothing to choose between them, but there was a consistency, clinical edge and an abracadabra touch that made this performance the best Alcaraz has played in a major final, barring that 2024 demolition of Novak Djokovic on Centre Court.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wolff took the space Voloder gave him to get on the end of the pass and nick a touch on the ball.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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