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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verb

present tense third-person singular of contact

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Recent Examples of contacts
Noun
Newcastle won the first and second contacts following the deep cross from Amar Dedic that led to Jacob Ramsey equalising. Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Wearing contacts can also cause dry eyes, as can many common medications, such as blood pressure drugs and antidepressants. Maria Godoy, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Contacts mostly via intelligence agencies Putin said contacts with Ukraine were still taking place. Reuters, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Quickly identifying and tracing the contacts of those who had come in contact with Ebola patients remains challenging across the six provinces affected. ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Asked about the recent visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, Putin suggested Ratcliffe’s contacts with Russian intelligence officials were constructive, without letting slip any new details. Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Messages were left with possible phone numbers and contacts for her relatives. Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Premium lenses, specialty contacts, cataract surgery, and procedures like LASIK are often only partially covered, or not covered at all, leaving patients to weigh whether to delay care or find another way to pay for it. Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 1 Sep. 2026 Gone are the days when someone was forced to buy contacts only through their eye doctor or at a pharmacy. Miami Herald, 28 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
  • Although the problem’s framing might sound silly, the underlying mechanics have deep connections to group theory, knot theory, graph theory, and other areas of mathematics.
    Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Photonic systems can also reduce energy consumption for certain high-speed connections.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The process of building a character requires some degree of ego death, and as the old Mona disappears and a new Mona emerges, Moore’s own performance reaches transcendent levels of hilarity.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Even on a computer with limited use, antivirus software adds another layer of protection in case a malicious website or other threat reaches the device.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The approach addresses a particularly difficult materials problem.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The real detail is something former AfD supporter Hannes Kreschel addresses instead.
    Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This significant achievement informs her choice to customize a piece that reflects her strength, creativity and tenacity.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This strand of the film gradually informs the secrets and surprises of the later timelines.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This is precisely the kind of action which gets Elland Road on its feet, roaring with approval.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Gasoline gets more of the attention because of the consumer impact, but diesel powers trucks, tractors, trains, boats and construction vehicles at the heart of the modern economy.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Even if newly manufactured, a Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece tells stories of centuries which makes the present that much richer.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This tells clearly who is watching over the pipeline of value creation.
    Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Brief yet compelling, these messages retain a sense of urgency that calls to us over the chasm of space/time.
    Jim Greer, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Tucker calls from her home, a blurred background behind her, wearing a white blouse and lipstick.
    Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Contacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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