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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
Remind yourself that clear communication can forge uncertainty into cooperation and closeness.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
His communication is always there.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Both are known in the field for combining a technical, scientific approach with a strong focus on aesthetics and patient communication.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The executive also held the VP of global brand marketing role at Tommy Hilfiger, the global marketing director role at H&M Group’s Cheap Monday label, and the global communications director role for Adidas Originals.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Summit County Sheriff's Office SCSO says detectives discovered electronic messages sent by Zabik detailing plans and a timeline to carry out a mass shooting in the county.—
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Not going home in between games, but going to an officiating institute and breaking down all the games together, so the messages are consistent.—
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The redshirt sophomore slowed up to force contact with a trailing Ewin near midcourt and later flung his body on Ewin’s screen for an offensive whistle.—
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Since then, reports of atrocities have emerged from the city, with a communications blackout rendering contact with the outside world almost impossible.—
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Minutes later, police received a call from a different location from a man who said he’d been shot by federal officers and was requesting help, according to Day and dispatch audio.—
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The crash remains under investigation, and anyone who witnessed it is encouraged to speak to CSP dispatch at (303) 239-4501 and reference case 4C260093.—
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
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The Softstreme High-rise Straight-leg Cropped Pant is crafted from the brand’s unbelievably peachy-soft Softstreme fabric, which has a weighty drape that lends a luxurious, elevated touch to pants cozy enough to sleep in.—
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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