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
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The statues, which were carved and placed on the South Pacific's Easter Island between the 12th and 17th centuries, have puzzled travelers since the first European contact was made there in 1722.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
The counselor does not share her name with anybody else, but her child can, upon turning 16, access the mother’s personal details and contact her.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Hooper reached over Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed for the catch and held on while getting both feed in bounds through contact.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The statues, which were carved and placed on the South Pacific's Easter Island between the 12th and 17th centuries, have puzzled travelers since the first European contact was made there in 1722.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harvard Police Department at (815) 943-4431 or provide information anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline at (815) 943-4343 or via email at crimestoppers@cityofharvard.org.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
The counselor does not share her name with anybody else, but her child can, upon turning 16, access the mother’s personal details and contact her.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The connection between Roc Nation and Minaj’s album is unclear, as Nicki is signed to Republic Records/Universal Music Group and has no management with Roc Nation.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With Zacha planted in the slot, Charlie McAvoy sent a pass down low to him and Zacha made a nifty touch pass to Pastrnak at the side of the net.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Libra moon meeting Venus encourages putting an artistic touch on your sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company contested the findings and eventually reached a formal settlement, OSHA records show.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Both men later reached Russia, the three people told The Times.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Matt Williams My bold prediction for season 49 is somebody — or a group of somebodies — is going to come up with a piece of strategy and pull it off that's going to make that Operation Italy look like third grade math.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 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
Verb
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Guadagnino had noted to Piersanti that Alma was an upper-class woman, which informed the wardrobe pricing, while Maggie, played by Edebiri, was trying to emulate Alma but on a younger woman’s budget.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Few figures have informed the sensibility of NPR more than Stamberg.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Obviously, clip-ins are different than expensive salon procedures where semi-permanent extensions might be sewn in, for instance.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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To do this, head to your Google account and select Security & sign-in.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Through more than a decade of running a business and raising a son, Whebbe and Paoli refused to give up on getting the Book Lady’s books into the hands of people who will love them.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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That was our game plan, to get 11 guys to the ball.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Detroit head coach Dan Campbell began his postgame press conference by addressing the incident.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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As the reigning champions of both TNA and NXT, their next move is expected to be addressed on this week's episode of WWE NXT, where a new challenger will likely emerge.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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