communicate
verb (used with object)
to impart knowledge of; make known.
have been communicating
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present perfect progressiveof communicate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“We have been communicating with Target to understand what their practices are,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
“We have been communicating with the CAL-DOJ officials and look forward to addressing the issues of concern and coming into compliance,” the sheriff continued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
A number of schools in the capital Tel Aviv have been communicating the message to parents since the weekend.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2023
"We have been communicating with them and we know that they have received our messages," he said, but declined to elaborate on any response.
From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2023
Oh, here it is," and he read: "'It is suspected that some of the smugglers have been communicating with confederates in Shopton, New York.
From Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight; or, on the border for Uncle Sam by Victor [pseud.] Appleton
