as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
Anyone with information can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up or by submitting a tip through DetroitRewards.
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Gino Vicci, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Other people may have been exposed at nearby health facilities, which are contacting their patients and employees directly.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
This involves cleaning your home, treating your pets and contacting professional pest control.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In a recent client survey, 70% of KonnectAi users resolved HR questions without contacting HR directly.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The order bars William Applegate, 31, from contacting the singer, her sister Sarah Carpenter and her sister's significant other George Smith, who both live with her, for five years.
—Andrea Dresdale, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The Mayo Clinic recommends contacting your doctor if symptoms worsen or don’t improve within one hour.
—Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Gulstrom, who specializes in criminal and family law, also issued a no-contact order restricting him from contacting or being within 900 feet of the student, all other minor children and the high school.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
RapidSOS also works with FIFA and the stadiums to share details about the stadium layout and access ramps with federal, state, and local agencies, while also contacting a point person at the stadium when an emergency situation occurs.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Gino Vicci, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Other people may have been exposed at nearby health facilities, which are contacting their patients and employees directly.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
This involves cleaning your home, treating your pets and contacting professional pest control.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In a recent client survey, 70% of KonnectAi users resolved HR questions without contacting HR directly.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The order bars William Applegate, 31, from contacting the singer, her sister Sarah Carpenter and her sister's significant other George Smith, who both live with her, for five years.
—Andrea Dresdale, ABC News, 18 June 2026
The Mayo Clinic recommends contacting your doctor if symptoms worsen or don’t improve within one hour.
—Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Gulstrom, who specializes in criminal and family law, also issued a no-contact order restricting him from contacting or being within 900 feet of the student, all other minor children and the high school.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
RapidSOS also works with FIFA and the stadiums to share details about the stadium layout and access ramps with federal, state, and local agencies, while also contacting a point person at the stadium when an emergency situation occurs.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, which has continued despite a recent renewal of their ceasefire agreement, is a key obstacle to the US and Iran reaching a final peace deal.—
Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Folks started DM'ing me on social media, telling me that J was with his ex-fling.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The mood among players in the mixed zone was telling.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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At the top of the pile are strengthening economic ties, investment partnerships and the critical mineral supply chain as well as other global pressing issues such as innovation, AI and addressing the Ebola outbreak.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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