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as in transmitting
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 talking
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 displaying
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicating
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers emphasize, however, that this does not mean fungi are consciously communicating.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to comparing chatbot and Reddit responses, the researchers conducted experiments observing about 2,400 people communicating with an AI chatbot about their experiences with interpersonal dilemmas.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Iran’s conduct in the war hints at its listless nature, with Tehran and the Guards sometimes communicating different things to the outside world.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
In a show at the Walker Art Center, Deaf artist Christine Sun Kim explores visual art as a mode of communicating language itself.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
In air-traffic-control audio, the same controller is heard communicating with the aircraft and with the ground vehicles.
—Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
As a first step, the new intermediaries recommended that Jane stop communicating directly with her lenders and block her auto-payments to them.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Yet science doesn’t place any premium on widely communicating its findings to the public, or perhaps even more importantly, its principles.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Researchers emphasize that the patterns do not mean fungi are consciously communicating.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Researchers emphasize, however, that this does not mean fungi are consciously communicating.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to comparing chatbot and Reddit responses, the researchers conducted experiments observing about 2,400 people communicating with an AI chatbot about their experiences with interpersonal dilemmas.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Iran’s conduct in the war hints at its listless nature, with Tehran and the Guards sometimes communicating different things to the outside world.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
In a show at the Walker Art Center, Deaf artist Christine Sun Kim explores visual art as a mode of communicating language itself.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
In air-traffic-control audio, the same controller is heard communicating with the aircraft and with the ground vehicles.
—Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
As a first step, the new intermediaries recommended that Jane stop communicating directly with her lenders and block her auto-payments to them.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Yet science doesn’t place any premium on widely communicating its findings to the public, or perhaps even more importantly, its principles.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicating
Adjective
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Print would go on to play a vital role in the development of capitalism, transmitting price lists, important news, advertisements, and policy disputes all around the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jarvere Watson, 39, of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty March 19 to transmitting in interstate commerce a communication that contained a threat to injure the person of another.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But our cast from Hunting Wives happened to be at the party, and there was Ted talking to them and taking selfies.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For one participant, a spike in social media app use was associated with feeling less connected to others and having more difficulty coping with emotions.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Scaling this capability requires partnership between technology leaders providing secure, connected tools and people leaders creating environments for learning.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters were able to contain the fire to a single bus, preventing it from spreading to nearby vehicles.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Saturday — the peak day for Easter egg hunts — will see thunderstorms spreading from the southern Plains into the Ohio Valley.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Communicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicating. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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