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
Chad De Guzman, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
After the contact Following the Instagram communique, Kripalani’s indie filmmaking instincts kicked in.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Fans contacted will include season ticket holders and those who have bought and attended a certain number of games in recent seasons.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In January 2025, however, Bloomberg News obtained a legal filing showing that Epstein had been in contact with Andrew at least through email until February 2011.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
After the contact Following the Instagram communique, Kripalani’s indie filmmaking instincts kicked in.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
After opening the package, the woman immediately contacted 911.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Fans contacted will include season ticket holders and those who have bought and attended a certain number of games in recent seasons.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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It's never been more important to lead with empathy, prioritize well-being and preserve the human connections that make organizations thrive.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The day-to-day connection, because of the lack of memory, has changed.—
Lana Wilhelm,
Flow Space,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cozy lodge rooms, rustic yet luxurious cabins, and glamping tents all nod to refined Canadiana—think wood headboards, plaid throw blankets, and woodsy touches like vintage snowshoes hanging on the wall.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Amal Clooney's shoes always brings that extra touch the outfit needs to become next-level sophisticated.—
Luz García,
Glamour,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hall could not be reached immediately for comment by telephone late Wednesday afternoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Patrick Smith / Getty Images Alex Ovechkin’s historic hockey career reached new heights Wednesday.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 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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Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the ongoing government shutdown has also delayed the September jobs report, a key piece of data that typically helps inform Fed decisions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of the most touching moments of the rally occurred when Miguel Rojas, an unexpected hero of the series, addressed the crowd.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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In recent times, efforts to address this challenge have seen professionals working in extreme environments pursue a more proactive approach to security, guided by advancements in AI, deep learning, and IoT technologies.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Hamlin, then went to pit for four new tires while Hendrick Motorsports’ Larson only got two which placed him in fifth position ahead of Hamlin, who was in 10th.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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