Definition of contactnext
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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Recent Examples of contact
Noun
Someone who’s excited will often smile, make eye contact or lean in. Anna Goldfarb, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Its lightweight, compliant structure makes accidental contact with people, pets and furniture far safer than conventional drones. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Verb
The judge set bail at $1 million and ordered Ortiz not to contact the woman. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026 Those who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for contact
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Noun
  • In parts of the city that have no internet connection, bus drivers are now using walkie-talkies to communicate about where drones are flying.
    Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Mixing archive footage, audio testimony and contemporary filming, the documentary uncovers overlooked connections across the 20th and 21st centuries.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Ripe blueberries will easily fall into your hand with the slightest touch.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Dennis Bergkamp’s sublime touch The quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the 1998 FIFA World Cup was at 1–1 and approaching extra time when Dutch forward Dennis Bergkamp scored a masterpiece of a goal.
    Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists — doing it in 22 games.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Rotation could become an issue in Saturday’s game between the losing semi-finalists, so building around players expected to reach the final is the safest approach.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Somebody or somebodies at inside linebacker will, too.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • In addition,18 employees who had been placed in the 2026 fiscal year layoff prevention pool will be informed that their stay in that pool has expired, the district said.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • The White House earlier this week launched an effort to address those.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The broadcast networks do not always carry a presidential primetime speech upon White House request, as decisions were made to bypass Joe Biden and Barack Obama addresses as well.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • The city banned data centers near transit and the Beltline, but this one is trying to get an exception.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Residents in Congressional District 24 will get a chance to hear from candidates running to fill the seat of outgoing Congresswoman Frederica Wilson at a forum held in Little Haiti.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • After the game, a team source not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic that Coulombe had been designated for assignment.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Oman has drafted a tentative proposal to manage traffic in the strait, a source told CNN.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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