1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
For all the controversy over Trump’s leadership style and communication methods, one thing is sure.
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Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Venus in Gemini encourages you to turn your communication game up a notch, Aries.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
The same can be true of encrypted communications platforms.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
The county office of emergency management warned residents that power and communication outages were possible if the wildfire impacted infrastructure.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Venus in Gemini encourages you to turn your communication game up a notch, Aries.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
The same can be true of encrypted communications platforms.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
The county office of emergency management warned residents that power and communication outages were possible if the wildfire impacted infrastructure.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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An onboard digital amp and PA system should help get any cautionary messages across.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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Lex outmaneuvers the titular hero for most of Superman, turning the public against him by uncovering the entirety of the sinister message from his Kryptonian parents and orchestrating a political conflict for personal gain.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Fiber drones seem to be popular for ambush attacks, because the connection via a fiber optic cable uses less energy than maintaining video contact.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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According to Denver's Parks and Recreation program, several precautions are recommended to avoid contact with wild animals in the area.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The union represents workers in sanitation, water and 911 dispatch, among other departments.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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Delta County dispatch first got a report of a possible dead person near an intersection on Highway 50 west of Delta just before 5 a.m., the agency said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Automating the personal touch in social commerce However, while social commerce makes selling more interactive, scale still requires tech support.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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While a touch slimmer than the Champ Is Here Pants, the cropped length, technical details, and colorblocked sealed zipper give them a similar vibe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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