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
Johnny Depp looked nearly unrecognizable with long, salt-and-pepper hair and colored contacts in the trailer for his chilling new thriller film, Day Drinker. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Are sales teams receiving contacts and accounts with clearer fit, context and reasons to engage? — David Steifman, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 As world leaders gather in New York and Washington signals potential diplomatic contacts with Tehran, a senior Iranian security official warned neighboring countries against complying with new US restrictions targeting Iranian airlines. — Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Since then, Washington and Caracas have moved rapidly to rebuild relations, including restoring diplomatic contacts and negotiating a new economic relationship centered heavily on Venezuela’s oil industry. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 The administration has not announced plans for a military operation against Cuba, and officials have also pursued diplomatic contacts with Havana. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026 The sander contacts about 18 square inches of material at once. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 Straightforward, Flexible Management Unlike Insightly CRM, HubSpot doesn’t separate leads and contacts. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 The goal is to help crews identify important contacts sooner. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
Never give a one-time passcode to someone who contacts you unexpectedly. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Turn on two-factor login for financial accounts, and never share a verification code with someone who contacts you. — Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 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 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
  • The festival poster featured Argentine acting legend Ricardo Darín, a nod to the fest’s connections with Latin American cinema, which had close to 100 titles in the various sections this edition.
    — Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than surrender its ability to consider alumni and donor connections, Stanford withdrew from those programs and replaced the money from its multi-billion-dollar endowment.
    — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In travel, great service starts before the guest reaches the desk.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • What begins as a trivial disagreement reaches new proportions regarding how far a lack of dialogue can drive people.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The attacks tap longstanding tensions over federal control of land and resource development, though some voters question whether the barrage of ads addresses their call for stability.
    — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • If De Soto decides to adopt a new noise ordinance as the city looks to determine whether the current rules adequately addresses industrial noise, Digital Realty would have to adhere to any changes, city attorney Reavey said.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Indulge in an otherworldly spa treatment or unwind with a summer cocktail—your intention informs your itinerary.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This is specifically what informs the ethos of Jason Scott & The High Heat, a band that has come to be known equally for their raw talent as their rancorous lyrics.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • ConnCAT had already announced that a member of the ConnCORP board, Malcolm Ellis, would serve as its interim director as the search for a permanent leader gets underway.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • If lounging by the water gets old, the resort runs a wide range of complimentary activities, from yoga sessions to an aloe scrub–making class.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • His new novel, Vigil, tells the story of an angel tasked with helping a billionaire feel a degree of remorse for his actions before crossing over.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Michael the Lawyer and Ben the Barrel Racer go into the third crypt (Alan calls them gay Lara Crofts) and have the option of grabbing $15,000 in gold or $5,000 and a clue about the Traitors.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One of the novel’s sharpest scenes comes when Ellen calls and Ruby, hearing urgency in her voice, runs automatically through the house to find better signal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Contacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacts. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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