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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3
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
By nature, dogs are masters of social life who can communicate beyond the boundaries of their species.
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Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
This is pretty expected, given that Deadline also hears the two groups have been communicating informally for several months to signal priorities and prime the pump ahead of time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
How to choose a tax relief company Tax relief companies can help taxpayers understand their options, prepare paperwork and communicate with the IRS.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Not only that, your ability to communicate with co-workers is excellent!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
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Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
This is pretty expected, given that Deadline also hears the two groups have been communicating informally for several months to signal priorities and prime the pump ahead of time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
How to choose a tax relief company Tax relief companies can help taxpayers understand their options, prepare paperwork and communicate with the IRS.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Not only that, your ability to communicate with co-workers is excellent!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicate
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Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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These studies confirmed that quantum bits (qubits) could be transmitted over long-distance fiber optic infrastructure.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders said at trial that the custody exchange on the day of the shooting was a ruse for Payne to talk his way back into Lane's life.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Keith Law is doing a live chat today to talk MLB prospects.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, footage showing federal agents killing Alex Pretti revealed the ICU nurse was holding a phone in his right hand, and an officer removing a gun from his back waistband before the shooting.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing that began last week, prosecutors revealed the previously confidential contents of a handwritten note with Thompson's name and the shooting date found at his family's house in the Hedingham subdivision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Misinformation and conspiracy theories about the public health system also spread during the pandemic, and longtime anti-vaccine activist groups saw a swell in interest from the wider public.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The No Vigilantes Act required any law enforcement officer operating in California to visibly display identification, including the name of their agency and their name or badge number, except in undercover and other specific scenarios.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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For several months, a mysterious sign displayed in the windows of vacant storefront in Shorewood has intrigued passersby along Capitol Drive.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lenderman conveys this perfectly, despite having never played it live before.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mary does nothing to hide her irritability with him, something Metcalf conveys to perfection.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Liu, brainstorming with other scientists and doctors in the field, saw a problem waiting to be solved.—
Carolyn Y. Johnson,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Companies have indeed taken up the topic, but when executive committees brainstorm which use cases to prioritize, cybersecurity is still not emphasized enough.—
Sylvain Duranton,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Already, one in six families are in arrears, Wolfe said, noting the association’s preliminary review shows that household utility debt climbed to roughly $25 billion at the end of last year, up from about $23 billion the prior year.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The results showed that while standard chemical leaching struggled without gravity to move fluids, the microbes didn’t blink.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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