1
as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people
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2
as in to talk
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 to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicate
When the economy weakens, more companies make these choices, requiring leaders to communicate them in a way that minimizes the damage to morale.
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Por Daniel McGinn, Harvard Business Review, 25 July 2025
Your diet can also shift the ecosystem of bacteria living in your gut, called your microbiome, which communicates with your brain via nerve signals.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 July 2025
Build Your Crisis Communication Muscle Your ability to communicate effectively under pressure reveals your true leadership capacity.
—Rachel Weissman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
For Ullmann, designating her latest work a novel seems to communicate something both distinctly personal and universally true.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
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Por Daniel McGinn, Harvard Business Review, 25 July 2025
Your diet can also shift the ecosystem of bacteria living in your gut, called your microbiome, which communicates with your brain via nerve signals.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 July 2025
Build Your Crisis Communication Muscle Your ability to communicate effectively under pressure reveals your true leadership capacity.
—Rachel Weissman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
For Ullmann, designating her latest work a novel seems to communicate something both distinctly personal and universally true.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which thrive in warm, humid conditions.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Sideline communication will be handled by a custom mic transmitted over Verizon Business’ Private Wireless Solution.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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Joey’s parents encouraged him to talk to Sunseri and head coach DeShaun Foster to find out what was going on.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Police shared links to two videos on the Heston James Instagram account that showed Cobb talking to employees at two different businesses, including what appeared to be a Chipotle and an auto repair shop.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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As The Washington Post reported, a study of 500 large companies revealed that last year saw the fewest DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) references in corporate financial statements since 2020.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Our deep dive last week revealed that the BBC was leaning towards showing the series on both linear and iPlayer.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Since then, King has created over 150 renderings spread across 10 posts that show the Queen City from new angles.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemic warning as the worst yellow fever outbreak in decades spread across South America.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
31 July 2025
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These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Mindful nonverbal communication is crucial for congruence, ensuring your body language aligns with your verbal message to convey the intended tone and emotion accurately.—
Su Bridgman,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The intentional combo conveys a sense of authority: The kind of person who always arrives on time, leads the meeting, and never misses a step.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
26 July 2025
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Play the Long Game: His 23-year tenure as principal and 40-year term as a councilman show that lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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De Vries can hit, with good swings from both sides of the plate, showing real improvements this year in pitch and ball/strike recognition, and enough bat speed to get to good fastballs.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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His cameo in Rocky III gave wrestling mainstream attention, along with his cartoon called Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n’ Wrestling, which was broadcast on Saturday mornings in the mid-1980s.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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