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
Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
But Department of Justice files about Epstein show Lutnick remained in contact with him for years afterward.
—Emily Wilkins,dan Mangan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Dateline contacted the department and asked for an update on the investigation, but has not yet heard back.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
During this roughly 40-minute period, the moon blocks the radio signals needed for mission controllers to maintain contact with the astronauts.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
But Department of Justice files about Epstein show Lutnick remained in contact with him for years afterward.
—Emily Wilkins,dan Mangan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Traynere also closed the browser believing she would be logged out of Ogalla’s email, contacted the IT Department and County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, which is inconsistent of criminal conduct, Haney argued.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Dateline contacted the department and asked for an update on the investigation, but has not yet heard back.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Longtime volunteer Jill Harris says Berman makes sure each bunny gets a good home, and the adopting family has a good connection.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For comparison, Wired notes that dial-up connections operate at a minimum of 20,000 bits per second.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Managing Owner Jorge Mas expressed excitement for the team's future, even as construction continues on the final touches, from the building itself down to the seat numbers.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Until 1991, no storm on record reached that rate.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 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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Clancy will be undergoing a forensic psychological evaluation later this week after Reddington informed the court of her intention to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at trial.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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So he was astonished when Megson informed him he was being released.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Why is Trump addressing the nation?—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Other books can be more subtly welcoming in their design or content, allowing characters to address the reader directly, or giving readers a mystery or puzzle to solve.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don’t hesitate to step away if things get too heated.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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A lot of the Mustangs’ strategy against the Wolverines was to get the ball out wide and then double that kid and just try to frustrate Wakeland which Grapevine did time and time again.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bill Brown, Paragon Star’s chief operating officer, said at the time of the event, his group had been told the project was just a couple of weeks from being finished.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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During the chase, an officer told Toledo to show his hands.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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