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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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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
Get Safe Sun Exposure Your body makes vitamin D when cells in your skin come into contact with ultraviolet rays from the sun.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Anyone with information about the crash, the driver or the car is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or submit a tip online at metrodenvercrimestoppers.com.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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Noun
At his bail hearing Friday, Judge Eric Braaten set Bohn’s bond at $1 million or $100,000 with conditions, ordered no contact with the alleged victim and ordered him to stay at least half a mile away from the Minnesota Capitol.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
Get Safe Sun Exposure Your body makes vitamin D when cells in your skin come into contact with ultraviolet rays from the sun.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 June 2025
Verb
Over the next hour, Combs frantically tries to contact Ventura more than 30 times.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Anyone with information about the crash, the driver or the car is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or submit a tip online at metrodenvercrimestoppers.com.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Rahal’s Deep Connections To Mid-Ohio But Rahal’s connection with Mid-Ohio was deeper at personal.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Some researchers have reported that ibogaine may be able to help repair areas of the brain by increasing levels of molecules called trophic factors that encourage brain cells to foster new connections, said Kratter, the Stanford researcher.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The Adelphi Hotel, a MICHELIN Key property located in historic downtown Saratoga Springs, is putting the final touches on its $75 million-plus expansion and renovation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Several states are reaching record high temperatures.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Only one Pac-12 legacy school, Arizona, reached the Sweet 16, this spring.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Injuries could pop up, sure, but if this group is healthy, somebody or somebodies are getting pinched.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
14 June 2025
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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
Verb
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Officials pledged to inform the public through official channels as the situation evolves.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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However, not all states have the same laws, so in most joint legal custody arrangements, both parents must be informed of and agree to major medical and mental health decisions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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Perry was officially hired April 21, days after the team lost in the first game of the play-in to the Dallas Mavericks.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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A lot of times, that dictates your ins and your outs.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The president addressed other topics beyond the Supreme Court rulings, too, including his administration's tariffs and his trade negotiations with other countries.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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