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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But annual budget deficits are now at $2 trillion, rapidly piling on to the $39 trillion national debt total with interest costs alone reaching $1 trillion a year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Periods of rain will continue throughout the early and mid afternoon with high temperatures only reaching the mid-50s, below average for this time of year.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the French, the fragrance was distilled in all the elements informing the perfume, from its name to the juice, which was created by Nadège le Garlantezec blending the likes of pink peppercorn and amirys essence, alongside Ylang Ylang, jasmine extract and vanilla absolute.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Double-down on getting voters to the polls.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Going to a zone defense slowed Minnesota down further in the fourth, but the Nuggets weren’t generating the shots they’re used to getting automatically.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story for the first time in a generation.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the sharper books are telling a slightly different story.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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And nothing in your reply seems to recognize that this is a common, patronizingly ageist way of addressing people.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Europe turned its attention to the Palestinians on Monday as the election defeat of Israel ally Victor Orban in Hungary gives new momentum to efforts addressing Gaza and the occupied West Bank.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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