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
Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Kids' eyesight is getting worse: Special contact lenses may be the answer.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
May 1, 2025 The release of the videos follows the launch of a drive to recruit informants in China, Iran and North Korea last October, which included posting messages on the CIA’s social media accounts in Mandarin, Farsi and Korean with instructions on how to securely contact the CIA.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Building a Strong Support Network Support systems often include a combination of personal contacts, peer groups and professional resources.
—Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Kids' eyesight is getting worse: Special contact lenses may be the answer.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Customers are directed to stop using the pressure cooker function immediately and contact the manufacturer for a replacement lid.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
May 1, 2025 The release of the videos follows the launch of a drive to recruit informants in China, Iran and North Korea last October, which included posting messages on the CIA’s social media accounts in Mandarin, Farsi and Korean with instructions on how to securely contact the CIA.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Focus on being present and engaged, creating moments of connection.—
Joshua Becker,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Diet May Play a Role in Injury Risk The authors noted that a couple of systematic reviews have examined the connection between running injuries and diet.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Tilton still keeps in touch with many of her Dallas costars.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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The wig features a consistently shoulder-length cut, and its curly texture adds a charming touch.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The album is a labor of love that took 20 years to reach fruition.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Microsoft has confirmed multiple vulnerabilities rated as critical and impacting core cloud services, one of which has reached the unwelcome heights of that 10/10 criticality rating.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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If the Warriors add Markkanen or any player at that kind of salary, somebody, or multiple somebodies, would eventually have to go.—
Tim Kawakami,
The Athletic,
5 Aug. 2024
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Over the decades, amateurs have beaten pros, nobodies have beaten somebodies.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Sep. 2024
Verb
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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During the April 29 season ender, Serena — who foolishly thought her work bestie, Matt, was going to ask another St. Denis nurse out on a date — was informed by colleagues Val and Bruce that Matt’s infatuated with her, not Holly.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The interior is half taken up by the kitchen, plus an ordering counter and brief, shallow ledges for eating-in.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Five stats and milestones that explain Steph Curry’s incredible season for Warriors Klay Thompson leads Mavericks past Kings in play-in after last year’s dud with Warriors Can Jimmy Butler fuel a Warriors playoff run like prior midseason acquisitions for Bay Area teams?—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pickens also got into arguments with fans in the stands.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Proud to finally get AAA Insurance into victory lane.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Environmental regulation could also better address modern chemical exposure.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The rising number of mental health issues is not surprising since anxiety-inducing factors in our society have not been reduced or addressed.—
Slaine,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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