contacts 1 of 2

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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contacts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of contact

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Recent Examples of contacts
Noun
Most new cases in Ituri province, the current epicenter, still come from outside monitored contacts. Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 About three-quarters of the 53-man roster will be guys on one-year contacts, many at near NFL minimum wage, a league record. Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026 Steven Barber, his friend and collaborator, had reached out to contacts at the White House on Lundeen's behalf. ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Business teams can now summarize meetings, research contacts, personalize outreach, generate follow-ups, and produce polished language at speed. K.h. Koehler, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2026 After App Updates Review app permissions, especially location, microphone, camera, contacts and photo access. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Turkey’s defense minister said in June 2025 that those contacts were continuing as Ankara trained and advised Syria’s military. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Advertisement Wang had the manufacturing chops and contacts to change that. Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 The affidavit in the case says investigators found three checks Fernandez Saldana wrote to Tenon in October 2022, CNN previously reported, and phone records show the men had more than 60 phone contacts with each other. Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
Also, do not share a security code with anyone who contacts you. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Trust Starts Before The First Visit Healthcare has always depended on trust, but increasingly, that trust is established before a patient ever contacts a practice. Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacts
Noun
  • Conventional battery storage units use alternating current connections, which require multiple power conversion stages.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Plunge’s app includes a clear step-by-step guide, the electronic connections are labeled, and the panels fit together logically.
    Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The microscopic amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and can cause a neurological infection when water containing the amoeba rushes through the nose and reaches the brain, according to the state health department.
    Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In a bit of coincidence, Keith reaches very special – but very different – milestones on both rosters with what has turned out to be one of the most important projects in his discography.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The suit, set for trial in early March, addresses three markets of concern — cable programming, blockbuster movies and wide release movies.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Newport addresses this through the lens of concentration—which the author positions as a critical skill in a modern workplace filled with competing demands and distractions.
    John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Creator instinct informs what gets made, how it is presented and how quickly the team responds.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When the Pogues return to Kildare from Azerbaijan, Rose informs them that Groff stole the Royal Merchant gold from her after trying to kill her.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After that, the governor’s office gets 30 days to review and, if desired, revoke the parole grant.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • General Daily Insight for August 21, 2026 Love gets more interesting when Saturn joins the conversation.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The limited series tells the story of two sisters who go on the run after an act of vengeance goes wrong.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • West, an Alaska cardiac nurse, calls him Gabriel and is asking a Texas judge to give her sole conservatorship, which would put medical decision-making in her hands.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The maid who let the Clue Gang into the room calls the demonstrably quite fallible Philly cops, who arrive in force.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Contacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacts. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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