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

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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

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

There is also evidence that the region had maritime contacts with the Mediterranean world. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Users can leverage Claude to research and pitch podcast hosts, identify and connect with valuable networking contacts, and proactively engage potential business acquirers. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The message also claimed hackers had recorded intimate videos through Wayne's camera and planned to send them to his contacts. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

But after numerous conversations with contacts around the sport over the past two weeks, here’s my understanding of where things stand. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Matar repeatedly broached the fatwa with contacts in messaging apps in 2021 and 2022, according to exhibits shown in court. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

When a debt collector contacts you, they are legally required to provide you with certain information about the debt within five days. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

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

Verb

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

Never share a verification code with someone who contacts you. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 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