contacting

present participle of contact

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of contacting The judge also barred him from contacting Langdon’s family, his female coworker or any eyewitnesses to the hit-and-run, per KOMO News. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Then decide whether contacting the other woman serves a constructive purpose. Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 Tijuana midfielder Iván Tona received a 70th-minute red card for contacting referee Reon Radix after an apparent Xolos goal was disallowed by a VAR review. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026 Authorities say Michaels initially left Fresno before contacting police and turning himself in Thursday evening. Brisa Colón, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Durov claims that Apple removed Telegram before ever contacting the company. Emma Roth, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2026 Nassar said there is always a risk associated with contacting natural and recreational waters. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 She was also ordered to avoid their homes and vehicles and was barred from contacting them. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 Kim imposed two consecutive terms of 25 years to life and barred Kendall from contacting his son, with limited exceptions subject to court approval, until November 2035, when the boy turns 16 years old. Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
Verb
  • John Koetsier Global humanoid robot shipments jumped 272% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 19,100 units, according to a new report from Smart Analytics Global.
    John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The back-and-forth suggested the two sides were no closer to reaching an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
    Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Much of the information employers consider originates outside the organization and may pass through several sources or intermediaries before informing an employment decision.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The findings from these types of exercises are important for informing where an organization could improve.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Tampa Bay used seven arms out of the bullpen, with Casey Legumina getting the start.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • So is controlling blood pressure, treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, avoiding smoking, limiting excessive alcohol use, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The scene gives us little, just Porsha telling NeNe the itinerary, showing her some clothes, and then moving right along.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Video of the incident that went viral online shows students telling a man authorities say is Morgan to get out of an Athens bar.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The scrambles to paper over the shortfalls essentially kick the fiscal can down the road without addressing the underlying causes.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Medicare supplemental insurance, also known as Medigap, is one option for addressing some of those expenses.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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