1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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2
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
Detectives reviewed Tillman’s cell phone data and found multiple communications between her and Lamb, according to the report.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
The university hasn’t received direct communication about the reason for the terminations.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Already, the space agency has shuttered two of its top policy offices and scrubbed references to gender and racial diversity from its websites and communications in response to Trump’s executive order to abandon diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Analisa is a United States Army veteran and holds a master's degree in strategic communication from Quinnipiac University.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
The university hasn’t received direct communication about the reason for the terminations.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Already, the space agency has shuttered two of its top policy offices and scrubbed references to gender and racial diversity from its websites and communications in response to Trump’s executive order to abandon diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Analisa is a United States Army veteran and holds a master's degree in strategic communication from Quinnipiac University.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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Johnson admitted to telling many lies in multiple police interviews, but said he's felt extreme guilt that led him to admit responsibility for the shooting in a March message to his girlfriend sent on a jail computer.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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These kid and teen-friendly titles come packed with thoughtful messages, joy, and hope for the season.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The film follows the story of Dante, a small yet extraordinary Amazonian dart frog with a powerful gift: when in contact with clouds, his skin can generate rain.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ishihara’s still in occasional contact with McGowan, who now teaches psychology at CSU Fullerton.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Newsom now has some time to plan ahead, negotiate directly with global trading partners, launch bilateral negotiations and dispatch trade missions abroad.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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On March 23, Washington City police responded to a dispatch about a dead body found in a VRBO rental home.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The plush microfiber material is gentle on the skin, and the oversized bows add a cute touch to the whole experience.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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It was designed to enhance other scents and add a softening, personalized touch to whichever fragrance it’s paired with.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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