communicating 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of communicatingnext
as in connecting

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communicating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of communicate
1
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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2
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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3
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 Synonyms for communicating
  1. transmitting
  2. talking
  3. connected
  4. spreading
  5. revealing
  6. conveying
  7. showing
  8. attached
Verb
  • Robert Alexander / Getty Images Hundreds of Navajos were recruited by the Marines to serve as Code Talkers during the war, transmitting messages based on their then-unwritten native language.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The robot was being controlled remotely, with abusive comments transmitting through its speakers.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of transmitting
Verb
  • But talking with local filmmakers and industry heads reveals a more sobering picture this year.
    Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That's the tricky part about talking to a machine.
    Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of talking
Adjective
  • Australia's youth are some of the most connected in the world, with about 97% using social media across an average of four platforms.
    Harriet Marsden, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The movie shows Carville on his daily round of calls with his secret Democratic think tank of smart, connected journalists and operatives who have been talking every day since the early ’90s.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of connected
Verb
  • The state suspended her license because of a failure to meet standards of care while treating Covid patients and spreading vaccine misinformation; Children’s Health Defense livestreamed the proceedings.
    Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Remember to prioritize food safety when serving your board to avoid spreading germs; your guests will appreciate the extra care.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • Like, possibly summoning the actual Satan real, along with revealing some very disturbing traits in Dylan’s crush, Judith (Jessica Treska), and some of the other cool kids at school.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The steaming bread unravels like a roll of film, revealing generous chunks of meat.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • The production is strong, conveying a sense of franticness and danger that Durk matched in his aggressive delivery.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Franchise is at its strongest in conveying the sheer sense of chaos that comes from such a huge and cynical production.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of conveying
Verb
  • Great guests engage, make polite conversation and put the focus on others by showing an interest in them.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • This update comes with significant security and privacy upgrades, and with the current state of threats on the Android platform showing no signs of abating, delays are unwelcome.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of showing
Adjective
  • Its curvaceous shape represents the female form, with an attached ball symbolizing the constraints women face.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Fox added on a black and white Dsquared2 clutch featuring an attached glovelet.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of attached
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