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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as in reaches
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacts
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Bundibugyo virus-disease contacts or cases should not travel internationally, unless as part of a medical evacuation, the WHO said.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Reaching out to former colleagues, mentors and old contacts is a strategic move, not a sign of desperation.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The letter provides contacts for job recruiting agencies and information on obtaining CalFresh benefits.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Passengers from other countries were already flying home on government planes, where the Netherlands, Britain, Switzerland and France were quarantining citizens and tracing their contacts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The biography, which will be published by Bantam Books, a subsidiary of Penguin Random House, was written in collaboration with Hawking's children Lucy, Robert and Tim, who provided exclusive access to the family's personal records, resources, and contacts.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Navarro still has his cell number in her contacts, but it’s been awhile since she’s called.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
While much of the research on social connections has focused on the closest relationships in people's lives, Sandstrom and other scientists are now learning that even the most casual contacts with strangers and acquaintances can be tremendously beneficial to our mental health.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
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
The service manager contacts Endurance for authorization.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The sheriff’s office then contacts the deputy assigned to the courtroom where the officer expects to find the person named in the warrant.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Noun
Just be aware that calls from people not in your contacts may go straight to voicemail.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Bundibugyo virus-disease contacts or cases should not travel internationally, unless as part of a medical evacuation, the WHO said.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Reaching out to former colleagues, mentors and old contacts is a strategic move, not a sign of desperation.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The letter provides contacts for job recruiting agencies and information on obtaining CalFresh benefits.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Passengers from other countries were already flying home on government planes, where the Netherlands, Britain, Switzerland and France were quarantining citizens and tracing their contacts.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The biography, which will be published by Bantam Books, a subsidiary of Penguin Random House, was written in collaboration with Hawking's children Lucy, Robert and Tim, who provided exclusive access to the family's personal records, resources, and contacts.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Navarro still has his cell number in her contacts, but it’s been awhile since she’s called.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
While much of the research on social connections has focused on the closest relationships in people's lives, Sandstrom and other scientists are now learning that even the most casual contacts with strangers and acquaintances can be tremendously beneficial to our mental health.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
Verb
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
The service manager contacts Endurance for authorization.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The sheriff’s office then contacts the deputy assigned to the courtroom where the officer expects to find the person named in the warrant.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacts
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At a time when more people work remotely and lean on AI instead of human interaction, the reminder to build real-world connections feels especially timely.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Privette has even got to meet Busch several times, thanks to some professional connections.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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And if New York reaches the NBA Finals, the challenge could become either the Oklahoma City Thunder frontcourt of Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren, or Victor Wembanyama in an NBA Cup Final rematch.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Even the artists whose work all this machinery is supposedly serving no longer have a reliable way to know what real audiences actually want, since whatever feedback reaches them may already have passed through the same apparatus built to distort that feedback in the first place.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Roberts dives into the finale, addresses some critiques that have been made of season 8, and shares which scene that was filmed in season 1 and season 8, holds a special place for Balfe, Heughan, Davis and him.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Drake addresses Kendrick Lamar feud with fiery tracks The Grammy-winning rapper also used his latest musical project to reignite his feud with fellow emcee Kendrick Lamar.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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From bougainvillea pink to garden greens, see how nature informs designer Peter Dunham's fearless use of color and pattern.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Favreau, working from a script co-authored with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and Book of Boba Fett writer Noah Kloor, gets the action going in the first few minutes, as if to reassure fans that the leap to the big screen means something.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Verb
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This has sparked criticism from the opposition who say that calls for sacrifice now do little to address India’s deeper economic vulnerabilities.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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But at least Netanyahu has a consistent strategic purpose for attacking Iran, which has for years been using its proxies to harm Israel and routinely calls for its elimination as a state.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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