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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
If finalized, SpaceX would provide encrypted internet and communications services via Starlink for the nation's government.
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Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Week 13: Lions 23, Bears 20 Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) yells to the sideline that his helmet communication system is not working in the final drive against the Lions on Nov. 28, 2024, at Ford Field in Detroit.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Ukrainian officials fear Russia can get access to private data and communications on the app, pointing to examples when Russian authorities presented copies of private Telegram conversations to people under investigation.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
The family member who made the discovery has been in regular communication with the family and became concerned when that had stopped, Vainuku said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Week 13: Lions 23, Bears 20 Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) yells to the sideline that his helmet communication system is not working in the final drive against the Lions on Nov. 28, 2024, at Ford Field in Detroit.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Ukrainian officials fear Russia can get access to private data and communications on the app, pointing to examples when Russian authorities presented copies of private Telegram conversations to people under investigation.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
The family member who made the discovery has been in regular communication with the family and became concerned when that had stopped, Vainuku said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
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In a message sent to the community this week, Superintendent David Mauricio revealed that two families had recently received calls from strangers claiming to have kidnapped a loved one and demanding a ransom.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cronin said Mara told him his girlfriend traffic was picking up, though the message may have been lost in translation given what happened next.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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After sharing the story on Reddit, the mom joked about her own contact name in her daughter's phone.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Ingredients like parabens, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol, fragrances, and certain dyes like black iron oxide can all contribute to eye and skin irritation or contact dermatitis.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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During the trip, Rogers sent dispatches to the Star-Telegram recounting his experiences, which appeared in the newspaper.Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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Williams notes that the average fire department response time is six minutes from dispatch.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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Their personal touch and commitment to quality are evident in every bottle.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Personal touches include Murano glass light fixtures from Hordern’s own private collection and the store’s pale green and blue color scheme, all of which wink to her at-home decor.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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