Thesaurus results for COMMUNICATION

communication

noun

kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of communication

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 After years of no progress and no communication, Crenshaw locals are relieved that the city is paying attention. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Pan’s team has made progress in quantum-secure communications as well. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 More universities should instruct students on how to navigate email communication. — Austin Sarat, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026 Amelia Redgrift, the gallery’s chief communications officer, and Dani Forest Brandi, a senior sales director, have both resigned. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communication

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Cancer June 21 – July 22 A clear message can carry both warmth and authority today.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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The gloves must come into direct contact with the skin and are not effective through clothing or hair, the user manual states.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
DeLong said that police had contact with the father as recently as the last few weeks and that officers have responded to the area of the family’s home in the past based on reports of gunfire but were unsuccessful finding evidence.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

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City officials said malicious software infected its IT systems Friday morning, affecting 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, records and other city services.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Experts have assessed North Korea's troop dispatch has given it crucial battlefield experience as well.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

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