as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
He was also ordered to stay away from the victim, prohibited from contacting her directly or indirectly in writing, through a telephone, or via social media.
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Peter D'oench, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Rozier’s conditions of release prohibited him from contacting any team members of the Heat and the Charlotte Hornets, including players, coaches and medical staff members.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
David James Cook appeared in court where he was issued with a two-year Apprehended Violence Order that prevents him from entering the Sydney University campus or searching the 22-year-old royal online and contacting her or her family.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
If the parent does not do so, DCF must undertake a series of actions including contacting the local child welfare or law enforcement agency to do an in-person welfare check.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Task force members usually wear plain clothes but are required by protocol to wear something identifying them as police when contacting a suspect, Packard said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
When Trevor escalates his con and starts contacting Karl and calling her at work, Paula flips.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026
According to Bear, witnesses reported seeing Matt near a river before contacting authorities.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The latest guidance from the Treasury Department states that the department will start contacting people via email on May 28.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Peter D'oench, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Rozier’s conditions of release prohibited him from contacting any team members of the Heat and the Charlotte Hornets, including players, coaches and medical staff members.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
David James Cook appeared in court where he was issued with a two-year Apprehended Violence Order that prevents him from entering the Sydney University campus or searching the 22-year-old royal online and contacting her or her family.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
If the parent does not do so, DCF must undertake a series of actions including contacting the local child welfare or law enforcement agency to do an in-person welfare check.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Task force members usually wear plain clothes but are required by protocol to wear something identifying them as police when contacting a suspect, Packard said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
When Trevor escalates his con and starts contacting Karl and calling her at work, Paula flips.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026
According to Bear, witnesses reported seeing Matt near a river before contacting authorities.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The latest guidance from the Treasury Department states that the department will start contacting people via email on May 28.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
Verb
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The system can reportedly target threats flying as low as 50 feet above the ground and at altitudes reaching approximately 17 miles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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More importantly, the engines only need to be started shortly before reaching the active runway threshold.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 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
Verb
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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When Licata and state-appointed board chair Pete Geren first assumed their roles in March, addressing grade-level performance in English and reading was a major priority.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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