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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Rain chances are expected to rise to 50% to 70% when the moisture reaches the region.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
When a tropical depression reaches 39 mph (63 kph) but is weaker than 74 mph (119 kph) they are called tropical storm and receive a name from a pre-established list.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

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