1
as in connection
an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world
an intern who got her summer job in the governor's office through contacts
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2
as in touch
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
she had moved to the other side of the country, but continued to stay in contact with her closest friends
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as in to reach
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contact
Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Also, disinfect any surface areas in your home that come into contact with the formula.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 June 2026
Audrey Payne, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Users are encouraged to contact DoorDash Customer Service with any questions or concerns related to the short outage.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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Noun
Moreover, Ebola spreads by contact with bodily fluids from someone showing symptoms, not through the air like measles or respiratory viruses.
—Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Also, disinfect any surface areas in your home that come into contact with the formula.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 June 2026
Verb
ZipRecruiter’s Invite to Apply feature enables employers to contact prospects whose skills match an open role, including passive candidates who may not be actively searching for a new job.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Users are encouraged to contact DoorDash Customer Service with any questions or concerns related to the short outage.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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This interview was conducted in connection with participation in the Hollywood Roadshow event in Los Angeles (LG OLED evo AI G6 Showcase), and participants featured in this content were provided with products.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The connection between the two communities in Los Angeles shares a long history.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The hosts outshoot Qatar 32-2 and had 97 touches in the box in one of the most dominant performances in recent World Cup history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Thao Nguyen Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed to Iranian state television that a deal to end the war has been reached.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Under Obama, the US was part of an international coalition that reached an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Somebody or somebodies at inside linebacker will, too.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Patients of all stripes can take advantage—the opportunity isn’t exclusive to social-media somebodies—and there’s nothing unsavory about it.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But another four or five weeks of games can inform Weiss and Anthopoulos’ own answer.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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McGregor Scott, Williamson’s attorney, said he had not been informed of any other investigations involving his client.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Clemens concluded by addressing the friction between league initiatives and the personal values of the players on the field.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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After Diop broke up a pass into the box to Adams, McGinn got his foot on a cross to the right of Morocco’s net.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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An Israeli source told CNN that Netanyahu has also privately blamed Kushner and Witkoff for creating a wedge between the two leaders.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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There must be something magical about Block Island after all, but only time will tell if that magic will extend to Jo-Ellen and Rulla, who still doubts that Jo-Ellen’s proof was well-meaning.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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