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
Emergency management officials in DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry and Kendall counties all said communication between federal and local authorities is key to ensuring residents know what is happening when a significant weather system hits.
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William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The branches of the military, which maintain their own communication networks, have their own obstacles.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The list has a few caveats, said Jan Roeser, a labor economist and communications officer for the department, in an email to the Statesman.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
Developing positive relationships and communication with the media.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
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William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The branches of the military, which maintain their own communication networks, have their own obstacles.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
The list has a few caveats, said Jan Roeser, a labor economist and communications officer for the department, in an email to the Statesman.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
Developing positive relationships and communication with the media.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
Noun
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is leading the racketeering investigation, and the Office of Statewide Prosecution did not respond to messages seeking information on Zhang’s whereabouts.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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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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Last year, sources told PEOPLE that Prince Harry's attempts to get in contact with King Charles and Prince William went ignored.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the Costco press office via its contact request form regarding its parking policy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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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
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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 23 Jul. 2025.
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