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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
Though their children have been able to make frequent visits to their respective facilities and speak with them through calls and emails, Todd and Julie have not found a way to communicate, themselves.
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Dory Jackson, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Another tip is to communicate openly with your potential dates about your state of mind.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Other information, like the current score and time, is communicated on different parts of the OneCourt.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2025
Signal is one of a number of relatively simple tools that can be used not only to help keep secure conversations with reporters, but also for communicating with colleagues when not discussing work projects, researching legal resources or even chatting with friends.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
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The endoscope transmits images of the tissues to a screen, and healthcare providers may collect a tissue sample for biopsy.7 A Quick Review Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes abdominal pain along with other digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea and constipation.—
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The whole thing takes place in a fully immersive VR environment, of course, with some clever bandwidth optimization inspired by the way humans see that transmits higher-resolution images only where the user is looking.—
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Backstreet Boys talk Las Vegas Sphere residency Support the Short List andbecome a USA TODAY digital subscriber today.—
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Though the actors seemed to enjoy their night out together over Valentine's Day weekend, a source told People that Cruise and de Armas were strictly talking business.—
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Here are the supplements and meds that work New Florida survey reveals our confusion on heart health.—
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Greg eventually leaves on a mysterious business trip to Denver, and Tanya gets close with Quentin (Tom Hollander), who is revealed to be a longtime Greg associate.—
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Another winter storm is slated to bring heavy snow and ice to the Central Plains later Tuesday, and spread into the Midwest and Great Lakes Wednesday.—
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The virus spreads through skin contact, not through bodily fluids, according to the University of Washington Medicine.—
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For example, certain holidays and events, including Pride Month and Black History Month, are no longer displayed by default on the first day of the respective months, sparking some people to criticize the company on its message boards.—
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Trump sends moon rock back to NASA that had been displayed in White House since 2021 Starliner astronauts 'focus on the now:' USA TODAY's exclusive interview with ISS crew NASA astronaut Suni Williams becomes woman with most hours spent on spacewalks When will the snow moon be visible?—
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Even the hardtop enclosure, with sliding-glass doors and an open area at the back, conveys a sense of airiness.—
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The prison was the perfect place to convey that [part of the] story.—
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Artist manager and show director, Paulette Varelas, joins Lisanti to manage Seven Lions.—
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In a confessional, Ji-yeon provided details that weren’t shown during the first edit.—
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This warrant does not give agents permission to search and seize private property.—
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Helena Kennedy, chair of the panel of legal experts on media freedom and director of the International Bar Assn.’s Human Rights Institute, will give a keynote address on the topic of media accessibility as a human right.—
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“Communicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicate. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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