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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Kim said she’s been in constant contact with both the White House and House Republican leadership about her primary and her district.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
What to do if your bill seems wrong Customers who believe their bill may be inaccurate should first contact Piedmont Natural Gas at 800-752-7504 directly to review the charges.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Also called slice seeding, slit-seeding provides better seed-to-soil contact than traditional overseeding, leading to higher seed germination rates and faster establishment.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Kim said she’s been in constant contact with both the White House and House Republican leadership about her primary and her district.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
What to do if your bill seems wrong Customers who believe their bill may be inaccurate should first contact Piedmont Natural Gas at 800-752-7504 directly to review the charges.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Anderson’s legal counsel referenced media reports on Burkle’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Harvey Weinstein when asked what specific relationships his client had concerns about.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unit 2 successfully achieved grid connection Recently, the project’s Unit 2 successfully achieved grid connection and full-load power generation at the first attempt, providing valuable engineering practice in support of China’s new-type power system development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Make sure to balance class with rustic touches for the perfect mix of rugged luxury.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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This alarm clock features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and can be controlled by app or touch.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Scientists expect to learn even more about the impact’s aftermath when the European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft reaches the asteroids in November.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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South Korea’s Defense Ministry declined to comment on US military operations when reached by Bloomberg News.—
Soo-hyang Choi,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Somebody or somebodies at inside linebacker will, too.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of publishing that letter, Guerra said the state Democratic Party should have gone straight to releasing the VOTER Index and framing it simply as an opportunity to inform voters about the state of the race for governor.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce released a comprehensive binational report Wednesday outlining a five-pillar strategy to address the Tijuana River contamination crisis, a problem that has plagued South San Diego County communities for decades.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices are in focus after the International Energy Agency on Wednesday agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil to address the supply disruption triggered by the Iran war.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Vanderbilt got as close as 11 points in the final frame, but Ole Miss was able to hold off the Commodores’ comeback bid.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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New graduates who could readily relocate, get roommates, or move back in with mom and dad can get away with a smaller emergency fund.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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