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
These solar storms routinely produce colorful atmospheric auroras on Earth, but especially intense events can wreak havoc on satellites and global communications systems.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
As the new photo shows, MRO is still going strong, hunting for signs of past water activity on the Red Planet, serving as a communications relay for surface craft like Curiosity and its younger cousin, Perseverance — and keeping tabs on these robots' movements from time to time as well.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Only the smallest of details in the day-to-day running of the club, such as the communications team no longer sending a daily press review to INEOS’ communications team, were tweaked.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
According to lead researcher Federico Rossano, this marks just the beginning of exploring canine vocabulary, with future studies aiming to delve into more abstract concepts to better understand dog cognition and communication.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
As the new photo shows, MRO is still going strong, hunting for signs of past water activity on the Red Planet, serving as a communications relay for surface craft like Curiosity and its younger cousin, Perseverance — and keeping tabs on these robots' movements from time to time as well.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Only the smallest of details in the day-to-day running of the club, such as the communications team no longer sending a daily press review to INEOS’ communications team, were tweaked.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
According to lead researcher Federico Rossano, this marks just the beginning of exploring canine vocabulary, with future studies aiming to delve into more abstract concepts to better understand dog cognition and communication.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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Johnson admitted to telling many lies in multiple police interviews, but said he's felt extreme guilt that led him to admit responsibility for the shooting in a March message to his girlfriend sent on a jail computer.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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These messages were later released through an investigation by the House Oversight Committee.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kids' eyesight is getting worse: Special contact lenses may be the answer.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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For program details, contact Chad Murch at MonofilamentRecycling@volusia.org or 386-736-5927, Ext. 12839.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Newsom now has some time to plan ahead, negotiate directly with global trading partners, launch bilateral negotiations and dispatch trade missions abroad.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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On March 23, Washington City police responded to a dispatch about a dead body found in a VRBO rental home.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The plush microfiber material is gentle on the skin, and the oversized bows add a cute touch to the whole experience.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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It was designed to enhance other scents and add a softening, personalized touch to whichever fragrance it’s paired with.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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