Synonyms of contact

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noun

ˈkän-ˌtakt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connection
• somebody
• in
• insider
• mediator
• VIP
• intermediary
• bigwig
• middleman
• big shot
• arbiter
• arbitrator
• conciliator
• intercessor
• interposer
• peacemaker
• go-between

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• touch
• communication
• hold
• commerce
• intercourse
• communion
• intercommunication

contact

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verb

ˈkän-ˌtakt 

as in to reach

to transmit information or requests to

you can contact me at this number

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reach
• inform
• address
• get
• tell
• communicate (with)
• call
• get hold of
• get in touch with
• notify
• advise
• touch base (with)
• telephone
• phone
• get through (to)
• fill in
• instruct
• apprise
• clue
• familiarize
• brief
• enlighten
• wise (up)
• acquaint
• keep up (with)
• ring (up)
• buzz

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contact

Noun

Her body shakes uncontrollably and her neck folds forward, making eye contact impossible. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Another woman, Gaile Owens, was held in the same facility as Pike for those three years before her death sentence was ultimately commuted, but the two never had contact, court filings show. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Since the timeline of early voting varies by county, voters should contact their county elections office. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

The grandmother contacted a friend of Gosnell, and the two went to the residence. — Brittany Miller , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026