as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
Walton then allegedly fled at a high rate of speed without contacting authorities.
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Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026
As the need for cell phone data use becomes more common — particularly in terms of contacting emergency services — this service gap becomes even more amplified, Humes wrote.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
He was sentenced to life in prison and prohibited from ever contacting Vicky's surviving family.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite contacting city services, including filing requests through 311, residents said no repairs were made for months.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The hotel suggests contacting them directly to discuss specific mobility or accessibility needs to confirm which accessible rooms and features are available for your stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Investigators used license plate readers to determine Gillum was traveling to Florida and began contacting other law enforcement agencies to try to locate him, Burlington Police said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Victims testify in court Twenty victims secured civil protection orders that barred the Harmses from contacting them.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
But after contacting officials with the Department of Homeland Security to verify details, Kozik said he was told Rivera Ortega would not be released and would instead be deported to Mexico.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026
As the need for cell phone data use becomes more common — particularly in terms of contacting emergency services — this service gap becomes even more amplified, Humes wrote.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
He was sentenced to life in prison and prohibited from ever contacting Vicky's surviving family.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Despite contacting city services, including filing requests through 311, residents said no repairs were made for months.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The hotel suggests contacting them directly to discuss specific mobility or accessibility needs to confirm which accessible rooms and features are available for your stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Investigators used license plate readers to determine Gillum was traveling to Florida and began contacting other law enforcement agencies to try to locate him, Burlington Police said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Victims testify in court Twenty victims secured civil protection orders that barred the Harmses from contacting them.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
But after contacting officials with the Department of Homeland Security to verify details, Kozik said he was told Rivera Ortega would not be released and would instead be deported to Mexico.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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Although an invasion was unlikely, an aged Washington threw himself into preventing the French Revolution from reaching American shores.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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On current plans, Europe’s defense annual spending is set to almost double by 2030, reaching nearly $750 billion.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The passenger responded to an email from the ship’s operator informing passengers of the health event and checked himself in at a hospital.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In addition to informing policymakers and expanding research resources to find out more about the genesis of these events, scientists say more public awareness that these events are even happening is key.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The Dark Knight’s wheels are getting a winter upgrade.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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And second, our views of the future tend to be dark, and seem to be getting darker.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Like Flores and Natal, Kaik found that the company, York Service & Towing, would only take cash, telling her that sometimes, people would pay with a credit card then cancel the card before payment went through.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after telling her to contact security, Alvarez arrived upstairs.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Venus in your 2nd House pulls you toward comfort or keeping things easy instead of addressing it fully.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Similarly, with the CARE Court and initiatives addressing drug use and mental health, a strong clinical component is essential — good intentions alone are not enough.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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