COMMUNICATING (WITH) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

communicating (with)

verb

present participle of communicate (with)

as in contacting

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

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Park rangers are increasing patrols along the river and contacting people who may be illegally camping in the area, Sylvia said.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
His release conditions prohibit him from possessing or using firearms, contacting Goldfein or consuming alcohol.

— Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Anthropic wants Congress to set strict limits on when federal authorities can stop advanced AI models from reaching users.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
His friends and assistant also help keep him on track, showing how a supportive village can go a long way to reaching your goals.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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