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
Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Anyone coming in contact or with information regarding Jamal should call Police District 4 at 414-935-7242 or 911.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Anyone with any information on the shootings is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
—Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Any contact between those can transfer foodborne bacteria.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Anyone coming in contact or with information regarding Jamal should call Police District 4 at 414-935-7242 or 911.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
Those in need of accommodations, an interpreter or a translator to participate in the program are asked to contact Dolly Foster at dolly@purdue.edu two weeks before the meeting date.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Anyone with any information on the shootings is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
—Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Wallen did his best throughout to nurture the connection he’s been building with his ever-growing fan base this whole time.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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At the heart of Patterson Farms is its connection to the community.—
Bates Homes,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Automating the personal touch in social commerce However, while social commerce makes selling more interactive, scale still requires tech support.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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While a touch slimmer than the Champ Is Here Pants, the cropped length, technical details, and colorblocked sealed zipper give them a similar vibe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Verb
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In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, Ross poured praise on his former boss's tariff plans, but said that the main challenge now will be reaching a fully fledged and durable agreement with China, and securing a trade deal with the European Union.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The Danes subsequently reached the final in 2017, beating relative minnows Austria on penalties in the semi-final, before losing to hosts the Netherlands 4-2 in the final.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Noun
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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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Post-Earnings Positioning: Conversely, traders can wait for the earnings announcement and then evaluate the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns to inform their subsequent trading actions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For over 50 years, Travel + Leisure has informed and inspired millions of travelers, offering practical advice, essential travel news, and personal narratives from our network of on-the-ground writers around the world.—
Jamie Hergenrader,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The frame folds in a matter of seconds with a simple pull mechanism that compacts those six limbs down into a 33.5 x 13.8 x 7.9-in (85 x 35 x 20-cm) carry bag that can be hauled on the shoulder or worn like a backpack.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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The dinger, Chisholm’s 12th of the year, came against former Yankees pitching prospect Mitch Spence, who left a first-pitch cutter middle-in.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
Verb
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An inspector identified seven violations on July 8 and gave Ali until Aug. 12 to address them, according to city records.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The role will be recast for the new DC Universe. DC Studios co-head James Gunn recently addressed speculation that the film was being fast-tracked.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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