contacting

present participle of contact

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of contacting When contacting Estemoon Clinic, look for answers that relate to your particular situation instead of a standard treatment recommendation. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 The Voter Poll starts by contacting likely voters just before Election Day using multiple methods, including online, mailed postcards, text message, email and phone calls. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 In his request, Martinez also asked a judge to bar Berry from contacting and coming within 300 feet of him and their son. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 However, stopping messages from one political organization does not necessarily prevent others from contacting the same voter. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 The company’s statement stops short of promising a new device, but that’s probably what will happen after contacting support, provided there are units. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 If a business defaults on an MCA, the funder may pursue assertive collection tactics, including contacting your vendors or executing a Confession of Judgment (COJ) if your state allows it. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The order prohibited Kerr from contacting Loveland and generally required him to remain at least 300 yards away, with a limited exception for events involving their adult children. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 As prisoners started to show evident signs of distress early on, some relatives who were allowed to visit expressed the intention of contacting lawyers to stop the study. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
Verb
  • Fame Ijeboi and Xavier Townsend each had one TD run, but the Boilermakers settled for field goals on four red zone trips and couldn't score on their last chance after reaching the Terrapins 11-yard line with 5 seconds left.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Project documents show the Locust Point development would include 122 townhomes, nearly 500 parking spaces and buildings reaching about 45 feet in height.
    — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Senate sergeant at arms also issued a notice to congressional staff informing them of the investigation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In an interview, Freja Day, the brand’s chief executive officer, said menswear has been part of Soeur’s creative language since the beginning, informing its approach to clothing and silhouette.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The administration says longstanding federal policy of getting people into permanent housing first, then offering voluntary treatment, has failed, and is to blame for the pandemic spike in homelessness.
    — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • People may have been getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought -- at least 2,800 years ago, a new study suggests.
    — Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • There’s no telling how long these discounts will last, so be sure to find the one that fits your cleaning needs before prices return to normal.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Sanft disputed the prosecution's case, telling jurors there was no evidence beyond Davis' statements placing his client in Las Vegas or inside the Cadillac.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Moore said his priorities include making Maryland more affordable, addressing high energy costs, boosting the economy by attracting more investments and businesses, cutting state spending and keeping Maryland in the national spotlight.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hurst, a member of Folsom’s Planning Commission who previously worked for the California Department of Finance, emphasized responsible spending, transparency and addressing the city’s growing maintenance needs.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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