COMMUNICATING Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

communicating 1 of 2

adjective

as in connecting

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communicating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of communicate

as in transmitting

to cause (something) to pass from one to another the infected cook unknowingly communicated the disease to hundreds of people

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as in talking

to engage in an exchange of information or ideas for decades the two medical centers have been communicating about cancer research

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as in displaying

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs his voice communicated a certain distrust and wariness

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Recent Examples of communicating

Verb

The setup is designed to help warfighters continue flying drones and communicating in environments where electronic warfare threatens those functions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 In announcing the measure, COGAT claimed to be communicating a decision made by local merchants in Gaza who had grown tired of Hamas taxing their trucks and threatening them. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidance on communicating with teens recommends listening without judgment, avoiding exaggerated reactions and giving teenagers space to work through their concerns. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidance on communicating with teens already recommends listening without judgment, avoiding exaggerated reactions and giving teenagers space to work through their concerns. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Anzalone is playing with greater confidence, communicating more effectively and helping put his teammates in position to make plays. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Last but certainly not least, there’s the focus on communicating local relevancy as a differentiator without weakening brand equity and DNA. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 For his part, Collins became the public face of Tylenol during the crisis, expressing empathy for the victims and their families while also communicating his firm’s commitment to improve safeguards around drug packaging. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The people in charge over there don’t know what the hell is going on and aren’t communicating properly with each other. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for communicating

Adjective

For families Ski vacations and mountain vacations are meant to be enjoyed with the whole family—there’s little that is more connecting than a day on the slopes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of connecting

Verb

That role demands reliable equipment capable of transmitting strategic instructions during severe national security crises.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The latest hotter than expected PPI figures indicate that price pressures are now transmitting from the energy sector into the broader real economy.

— , CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of transmitting

Verb

That level of pure confidence while talking to the person with cold, hard footage is what makes Lisa Barlow the perfect Real Housewife.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
There are so many more interesting things than listening to a bunch of Flock employees talking on a wireless microphone with radio.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of talking

Verb

This holiday season will be the first true test of which brands are best at displaying their wares in ways that agents find irresistible.

— Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The panel offers deep blacks without producing the layering artifacts common when displaying darker hues.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of displaying

Adjective

As the world has become more and more connected, governments have retreated from global problems.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Some of the most interesting AI features require compatible Apple devices, and buying into Apple's connected home could get expensive.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of connected

Verb

Demonstrations over corruption and a lack of jobs have begun spreading throughout Albania.

— Reuters, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
On top of these lawsuits, social media platforms are facing a loss of business as bans for minors are accelerating and spreading worldwide.

— Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of spreading

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Civil rights groups and democracy-defending organizations have staged their own tabletop exercises brainstorming and rehearsing various scenarios.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
This includes brainstorming with other writers and discussing potential show topics before building out a set.

— Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of brainstorming

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The extra baggage negates the weightlessness, revealing a more flawed and earthbound iteration of the band.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
The seemingly perfectly healthy and always active youngster from Georgia suffered a massive seizure, with scans later revealing three brain tumors.

— Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026