Thesaurus results for CONTACTS

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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of contact

as in reaches

to transmit information or requests to you can contact me at this number

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Recent Examples of contacts

Noun

Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents. —

Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Yet Epstein never had any formal modeling industry role – a fact belied by the DOJ files, which contain multiple law enforcement interviews with aspiring models who say professional contacts or word of mouth led them to Epstein. —

Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 How Blue Light Blocking Contact Lenses Work Blue light filtering contacts use specialized materials built into the lens itself, not a coating added on top. —

Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 According to the Warby Parker product page, Acuvue Oasys MAX 1-Day contacts also include a moisture technology called TearStable and block 82% of UVA rays and 97% of UVB rays. —

Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 His contacts were getting larger and his knowledge of filmmaking seemed to increase almost supernaturally. —

Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026 And don't forget information such as insurance policies, health cards, birth certificates, Social Security cards, a list of emergency contacts and a recent copy of your FPL bill. —

Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Complete with dark web monitoring alerts, secure vault and credential sharing, and emergency access for trusted contacts, Proton Pass Plus handles total account tracking for top-notch online privacy. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026 That total includes 4,428 rescues, 84,676 preventative actions, 34,723 enforcement contacts, and 1,807 medical aids. —

Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 June 2026

Verb

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 When a debt collection agency first contacts you, they're legally required to send a validation notice within five days. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Physical connections to those facilities will ensure that the new campus will be integrated into their care, Araujo said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Latency is generally the result of the many waypoints video data goes through between field and screen, as well as the fact that streamers build in a bit of buffer time to prevent feeds from constantly stopping and starting when internet connections falter.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026