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as in transmitted
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 talked
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 revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicated
So at least that was well communicated, or at least communicated.
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2026
The warnings were communicated through intermediaries, the officials said.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
One of the suspects in that case, Abraham Alvarez of Nebraska, communicated with McDaniel via instant messages on TikTok, according to the affidavit by Kyle Roberts, a Sacramento police officer assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
For the Dar al Funoon, its inviting nature is communicated through form instead of literal transparency.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
The people who learned quickly, communicated clearly, and stayed useful as the ground shifted under them.
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Jeremy Fain,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Degrees reflected educational achievement, job titles communicated responsibilities, and performance reviews provided insight into past contributions.
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Succession plans at that brand have not yet been communicated.
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Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Even if Mahle accepted partial blame, the fact that the 85-pitch limit wasn’t effectively communicated to him was the latest lapse in a season that has been anything but buttoned up.
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2026
The warnings were communicated through intermediaries, the officials said.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
One of the suspects in that case, Abraham Alvarez of Nebraska, communicated with McDaniel via instant messages on TikTok, according to the affidavit by Kyle Roberts, a Sacramento police officer assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
For the Dar al Funoon, its inviting nature is communicated through form instead of literal transparency.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
The people who learned quickly, communicated clearly, and stayed useful as the ground shifted under them.
—
Jeremy Fain,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
Degrees reflected educational achievement, job titles communicated responsibilities, and performance reviews provided insight into past contributions.
—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Succession plans at that brand have not yet been communicated.
—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Even if Mahle accepted partial blame, the fact that the 85-pitch limit wasn’t effectively communicated to him was the latest lapse in a season that has been anything but buttoned up.
—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicated
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This generates sensory messages that are transmitted to the snake’s brain.
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Tomato mosaic virus is transmitted from seed, grafting, human handling, and tobacco products.
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Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.
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Gyllenhaal received the President’s Award on Friday at the festival’s opening night ceremony, and talked to the international press on Saturday in a suite at the neo-baroque Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary.
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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.
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Research on elite competitive eaters revealed that some individuals can train to increase the elasticity of their stomachs.
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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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The Romans had their thermae, the Japanese communed in onsens, and Native American tribes gathered in sweat lodges.
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Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.
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Tourists are seen at the forecourt of the iconic Gateway of India as a digital display of messaging app WhatsApp is displayed, in Mumbai on August 25, 2023.
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During the celebration, a state-of-the art-Charlie Daniels hologram will be displayed.
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If James wants to return to the Heat, the team would have interest, a source conveyed to The Miami Herald on Tuesday.
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For anyone going through a divorce, there are more emotions and ups and downs than can ever be conveyed in a 30-second video on TikTok, Wright said.
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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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Glatzer immediately brainstormed the character of Duncan Park, the insecure CEO played by Billy Magnussen in the series.
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“Communicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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