COMMUNICATES (WITH) Synonyms: 28 Similar Words

communicates (with)

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present tense third-person singular of communicate (with)

as in contacts

to transmit information or requests to communicating with other ham radio enthusiasts

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Sometimes the operators already know about the leaks and are fixing them when the state air agency contacts them, according to the state’s dashboard.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Never give a one-time passcode to someone who contacts you unexpectedly.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

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Federal marijuana rescheduling has barely taken effect, and the cannabis industry is already testing how far the change reaches.

— Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The Roadster 2 reaches over 26 feet in the air through its cold-gas thrusters, spins once in mid-air, then uses the same tech to land safely.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

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