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as in transmits
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 talks
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 reveals
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness
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Recent Examples of communicates
Create original content that’s true to your brand and communicates a point of view.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Despite last week’s tumultuous online exchange, Offset apparently still wants to keep tabs on who Cardi B communicates with.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Abbey and Goel have since gotten used to how—and when—Williams communicates.
—Mattie Kahn, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Despite last week’s tumultuous online exchange, Offset apparently still wants to keep tabs on who Cardi B communicates with.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Abbey and Goel have since gotten used to how—and when—Williams communicates.
—Mattie Kahn, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
Through example, a country communicates its values and furnishes a context for all that its representatives say and do.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicates
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When there is disclosure, the benchmark reveals performance on critical indicators, like soil health, remain low.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The pairing of the double portrait of Portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat as David (1984) with a Double Elvis (1963) reveals, in any case, an evolution in Warhol’s representations.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and is most common in children.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thanksgiving spreads simply feel incomplete without it.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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The imagery conveys a sense of humankind’s littleness, struggling on, against the backdrop of a wider natural world which is indifferent to their hopes and dreams.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Taking bits of information and piecing them together to make informed decisions conveys strength and stability during times that are anything but.Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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For example, winter corresponds to the water element and is a time to nourish the kidneys, which are responsible for our energy reserves.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s simply too much for the mountainous landscape — the flood damage in Godfrey's area corresponds roughly to what Federal Emergency Management Agency maps suggest would happen in a flood expected once every 500 years.Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
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For instance, research shows that during puberty, there are unique differences in how muscle develops in boys versus girls.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The incident captured by the surveillance camera shows Molaei without a hijab.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The higher proof gives it a warm, almost fiery kick without overwhelming the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Her experience demonstrates how starting small with clear goals, a strong product-market fit, attentive customer listening, and relentless work ethic can lead to remarkable success.Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Communicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicates. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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