as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
The Mayo Clinic recommends contacting your doctor if symptoms worsen or don’t improve within one hour.
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Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Gulstrom, who specializes in criminal and family law, also issued a no-contact order restricting him from contacting or being within 900 feet of the student, all other minor children and the high school.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
RapidSOS also works with FIFA and the stadiums to share details about the stadium layout and access ramps with federal, state, and local agencies, while also contacting a point person at the stadium when an emergency situation occurs.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Expert Tips Before adding a lot of compost or other amendments to your garden, Lapic suggests contacting your local extension office for soil testing.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Many of those contacting the commission ahead of Thursday's meeting voiced concerns about its massive scale, obstruction of the city's skyline and safety in the heavily trafficked area.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
Schreiber reportedly prohibited the actor from contacting Gus before the ruling.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
By analyzing information as soon as officers record it in the app, the AI dynamically prompts further probing questions and recommends actions including contacting child protective services and other nearby services.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Check booking sites and compare their deals by contacting the hotel directly.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Gulstrom, who specializes in criminal and family law, also issued a no-contact order restricting him from contacting or being within 900 feet of the student, all other minor children and the high school.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
RapidSOS also works with FIFA and the stadiums to share details about the stadium layout and access ramps with federal, state, and local agencies, while also contacting a point person at the stadium when an emergency situation occurs.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Expert Tips Before adding a lot of compost or other amendments to your garden, Lapic suggests contacting your local extension office for soil testing.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Many of those contacting the commission ahead of Thursday's meeting voiced concerns about its massive scale, obstruction of the city's skyline and safety in the heavily trafficked area.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
Schreiber reportedly prohibited the actor from contacting Gus before the ruling.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
By analyzing information as soon as officers record it in the app, the AI dynamically prompts further probing questions and recommends actions including contacting child protective services and other nearby services.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Check booking sites and compare their deals by contacting the hotel directly.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Since then, construction employment has gained ground, reaching 65,200 in April, a 44% increase from 2010, according to the Connecticut Labor Department, but still a slow slog over more than 15 years.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Later Tuesday, Loboa sent an email to the DU community informing them about the academic realignment, a message that listed data and documents used to make the restructuring decisions.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Employees who work at the New Labor Agency Building, at O and 9th streets, were also sent memos informing them that the building does not have sufficient space to accommodate all employees in offices four days a week.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The seven-week-old puppies were passed out asleep after a long, hard day of being dogs, but that didn’t stop people from getting their hands on them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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After the crowd was getting restless with some boos, Mexico has added to its lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Trump had a heated phone call with Netanyahu, telling him not to go through with those actions.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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At the top of the pile are strengthening economic ties, investment partnerships and the critical mineral supply chain as well as other global pressing issues such as innovation, AI and addressing the Ebola outbreak.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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