Synonyms of contacts

contacts 1 of 2

noun

plural of contact

as in connections

an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world

an intern who got her summer job in the governor's office through contacts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connections
• ins
• insiders
• somebodies
• VIPs
• mediators
• bigwigs
• big shots
• intermediaries
• middlemen
• arbitrators
• conciliators
• intercessors
• arbiters
• peacemakers
• interposers
• go-betweens

contacts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of contact

as in reaches

to transmit information or requests to

you can contact me at this number

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reaches
• addresses
• informs
• gets
• tells
• calls
• communicates (with)
• gets hold of
• gets in touch with
• phones
• telephones
• advises
• touches base (with)
• clues
• briefs
• notifies
• fills in
• gets through (to)
• buzzes
• rings (up)
• familiarizes
• enlightens
• instructs
• apprises
• acquaints
• keeps up (with)
• wises (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contacts

Noun

Fowler noted, however, that some of the contact fields were missing data or contained the contacts of assistants, managers or publicists in lieu of a personal email or phone number. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 27 July 2026

The database is typically employed by police officers conducting criminal investigations and includes sensitive information like people’s Social Security numbers, medical-disability records, addresses, signatures and emergency contacts. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

And if that wasn’t enough, Sink appears to be wearing green contacts, replacing her natural blue. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

The researchers could take the output of the contact probability analysis for on- and off-target sites and compare them, identifying exactly which amino acids in Cas9 have altered contacts when there’s a mismatch between the guide RNA and the DNA. — ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

Davidson, 32, also appeared to be wearing colored contacts for his portrayal of Pitera. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2026

In June 2023, federal prosecutors say a hacker gained access to a furniture vendor that contacts with Children’s. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

Perhaps most concerningly, more than 80% of new cases are popping up outside of known contacts. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 July 2026

Set up emergency contacts, Medical ID or emergency information before something goes wrong. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Verb

If the situation has not escalated to the point of danger and someone contacts Animal Control, an officer will be sent out to investigate. — Eva Flowe july 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore. — Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 9 June 2026

Because the system contacts the other party’s phone for verification, that person must also have the same three Google apps installed. — ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026

Parents can also rest easy knowing that the infotainment system includes automatic 911 emergency assistance technology that contacts first responders in the event of a collision. — ABC News, 6 May 2026

Agencies recruit clients, assign photographers when a client contacts the agency, pay the bills, and handle contracts. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026

The next time Ray contacts you (hopefully sober), tell him there is nothing more to work out. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026

Once the Moon contacts the umbra, a dark bite progressively sweeps across the lunar surface. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

The Moon contacts the outer part of Earth’s shadow. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026