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
Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Leal explained that the scams often begin with a social media video directing viewers to contact a phone number through WhatsApp.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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Noun
That leaves stagnant water in direct contact with lead and other metals.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Verb
Candela was one of three witnesses who told the Miami Herald that no one from the FWC nor Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office ever contacted them again during the course of the original criminal investigation.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Leal explained that the scams often begin with a social media video directing viewers to contact a phone number through WhatsApp.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Tyrnauer also plans to use Tribeca Festival’s history to spark a larger conversation about cities, art, and the need for connection, examining how De Niro and Rosenthal harnessed cinema as a form of civic architecture and activism.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Dwight Rhone, 74, was initially charged in December 2024 with one count of murder in connection with the 2023 killing of Bernardo Moreno, 54, according to a San Diego County District Attorney’s Office news release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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As for the new Ultra Nitro 7, the model introduces Nitrofoam Elite, engineered into the sockliner and footbed to compress and rebound instantly, delivering energy return with every touch.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume strikes if an agreement is not reached soon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Israel says its offensive in the country is targeting Hezbollah, which has rejected a ceasefire extension reached by the Israeli and Lebanese governments.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Noun
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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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Later Tuesday, Loboa sent an email to the DU community informing them about the academic realignment, a message that listed data and documents used to make the restructuring decisions.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Employees who work at the New Labor Agency Building, at O and 9th streets, were also sent memos informing them that the building does not have sufficient space to accommodate all employees in offices four days a week.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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At a 2024 event hosted by the Miami Host Committee, committee President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo addressed the temporary name changes and signage requirements that the venue would face under FIFA rules.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Bass also accused Raman of repeatedly opposing efforts to address encampments near schools and increase police staffing.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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There's about to be a lot of focus on soccer for the next month, what with the World Cup getting underway, but MLB is scoring itself some heat by bringing some serious heat.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Good old Michelob beer sold in red, white, and blue cans poured from the concessions; helicopters choppered overhead for a flyover and movie stars got face time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Benjie Ancheta, police chief of Alabel town in Sarangani in the Philippines, told Reuters that the police building had some cracks immediately after the quake, which occurred during their flag-raising ceremony.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The suspect is likely the father of the two children, police told ABC-7.—
Noah Goldberg
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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