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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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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
On the day of the Carmichael shooting, Espinosa and Esquibel rented a car and drove from Idaho to California to kill Zaytsev, leaving their cellphones in Idaho and using a prepaid phone to communicate with Nunes, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
But one look at franchise icons Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier — who both appeared a mix of relieved and stunned — communicated the weight lifted by the title.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
One animal may communicate through scent, another through movement, and a third through sound.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Another strategy is to communicate expectations openly.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
But one look at franchise icons Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier — who both appeared a mix of relieved and stunned — communicated the weight lifted by the title.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
One animal may communicate through scent, another through movement, and a third through sound.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Another strategy is to communicate expectations openly.
—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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In the clinical setting, Busbee said, physical therapists use different size electrodes for various parts of the body, attached to a machine that transmits an electrical current to the electrodes.
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SpaceX is set to build a new economy in low Earth orbit, expanding its current Starlink telecommunications constellation and adding orbital AI data centers and even wirelessly transmitted solar power from space.
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Before assuming the new borrowing limits apply to you, talk with your financial aid office.
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Above, her mother’s brother, Abdullahi Mohamed, cradled a cup of tea in his hands and talked to her parents about their Central Avenue community, the news of the day and the global events that dominated the early 2000s.
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
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Flames raced through rows of vehicles at a Rancho Cordova salvage yard Friday evening, engulfing between 50 and 100 vehicles before more than 70 firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading to neighboring businesses.
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If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
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Employees are brainstorming with chatbots instead of colleagues, turning to algorithms for feedback and reporting fewer meaningful conversations.
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Writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack also took part in that rehearsal period, adjusting the script as the whole team brainstormed how to make the characters deeper and more complex.
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Content resided on websites, and monetization depended on attracting human readers to specific digital locations where ads could be displayed.
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The landlord will then have to pay upfront and bill the applicant with a receipt displaying the third-party vendor cost within 14 days.
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This unvarnished, no-nonsense authenticity helps explain Aguirre’s relatability with players and his ability to convey his instructions.
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Impressive statistics that, in no way, fully conveyed how thoroughly the second-year guard out of Florida dominated the Lakers on Friday.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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