as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
In Chicago, providers say they are barred from contacting parents to finalize incomplete forms.
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Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But students also use phones in beneficial ways, such as monitoring their blood sugar levels, connecting with family and peers, and even contacting digital tip lines to prevent violence.
—Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Scully granted the petition on December 20, 2024, ordering Dick to stay a minimum of 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife, his son, their homes, and their vehicles for five years, and barring her from contacting the Buckingham family in any way.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
The person who sent the note has been contacting TMZ for over two months, since Nancy went missing in late January.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to prison time, Bradburn will serve 36 months of community custody, must pay restitution related to her father’s death, and is permanently barred from contacting her brother.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate.
—Ryan Brennan
april 4, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate further.
—Ryan Brennan
april 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
This could involve contacting the agency that reported the debt (not just the IRS) and providing documentation to support your case.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But students also use phones in beneficial ways, such as monitoring their blood sugar levels, connecting with family and peers, and even contacting digital tip lines to prevent violence.
—Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Scully granted the petition on December 20, 2024, ordering Dick to stay a minimum of 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife, his son, their homes, and their vehicles for five years, and barring her from contacting the Buckingham family in any way.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
The person who sent the note has been contacting TMZ for over two months, since Nancy went missing in late January.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
In addition to prison time, Bradburn will serve 36 months of community custody, must pay restitution related to her father’s death, and is permanently barred from contacting her brother.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate.
—Ryan Brennan
april 4, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate further.
—Ryan Brennan
april 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
This could involve contacting the agency that reported the debt (not just the IRS) and providing documentation to support your case.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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Bart argues that such promotion has a salutary social function, reaching people in underserved communities who might not otherwise be aware that they are entitled to aggressive, contingency-fee advocacy.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki opened the scoring with his 29th goal of the season, reaching the 100-point mark for the first time in his career.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ngatikaura reportedly sold his divorce to TMZ before informing his children.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The city is required to display signs informing the public about the cameras.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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But after getting as close as six in the third, the Heat went into the fourth down 102-90, with the deficit back into the 20s less than four minutes into that final period.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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Heiskanen appeared to get sandwiched in between Hartman and the boards before going down in a heap and possibly getting his knee tangled up underneath him.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Google’s response to this report is telling.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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This historical illiteracy – as well as a fundamental lack of understanding about what constitutes anti-Semitism – leaves institutions without clear standards for addressing the centuries-old hatred.—
Kenneth L. Marcus,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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The crowd celebrating Magyar's victory was full of young people, many first-time voters, who said Magyar earned their support by crisscrossing the country and addressing a wide range of domestic problems.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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