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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
Through her hit early 2000s ABC reality show Supernanny, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The Pentagon, which has an Arctic and Global Resilience Office, released its latest Arctic strategy last summer that largely focuses on improving cooperation with northern allies, increasing training efforts and accelerating communication and intelligence investment.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Employers complain that young hires lack initiative, communication skills, problem-solving abilities and resilience.
—Shannon Doyne, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Most Japanese people do not necessarily deal well with confrontation, or even direct communication, the professor added.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The Pentagon, which has an Arctic and Global Resilience Office, released its latest Arctic strategy last summer that largely focuses on improving cooperation with northern allies, increasing training efforts and accelerating communication and intelligence investment.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Employers complain that young hires lack initiative, communication skills, problem-solving abilities and resilience.
—Shannon Doyne, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Most Japanese people do not necessarily deal well with confrontation, or even direct communication, the professor added.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
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In a message sent to the community this week, Superintendent David Mauricio revealed that two families had recently received calls from strangers claiming to have kidnapped a loved one and demanding a ransom.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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He was not copied on emails or texts; many of the messages allegedly communicating Madigan’s wishes actually came through McClain or others.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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View Comments Also include on your list the contact information and account numbers for your bank, investment and retirement accounts.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry did not confirm any exchanges through Trump’s and Xi’s aides but said China and the United States had been in contact in various ways.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the trip, Rogers sent dispatches to the Star-Telegram recounting his experiences, which appeared in the newspaper.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2025
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Williams notes that the average fire department response time is six minutes from dispatch.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2025
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Improved the quality of touches defenders can make on tackles.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Many Floridians rely on the internet to stay in touch with family, access health care, and keep up with important information.—
Randy Ray,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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