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
  • Paraguay, Sweden, New Zealand, Austria and Belgium also reached double figures, and five teams scored from long throws into the box — Tunisia, Turkey, Germany, Czech Republic and the United States.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Management has discussed the possibility of reaching 15,000 restaurants globally.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 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
  • Before Monday’s maneuver, the Russian ship informed HMS Tyne – a British patrol vessel – of its intention to conduct live-fire activity, CNN understands.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Both discoveries informed her choices for many of the principal cast and background actors.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 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
  • Their lawyer, Joseph McBride, told the AP his clients were innocent of the charges.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Residents from Minnesota to Washington, DC, told CNN the noxious air has disrupted their lives, seeping into everything from their health and leisure to their businesses and family life.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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