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
CBS News, 2 May 2026
Make sure the school has up-to-date contact information and backup contacts on file.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
These include copies of your IDs, insurance documents (medical, home, and auto), family contacts, medical details, and prescriptions.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
But Botstein did reference the investigation of his contacts with Epstein.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The guidance advised public health agencies to document and report details of each case of measles, including close contacts and locations visited while a person was infectious.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Botstein has previously denied having a personal connection with Epstein, instead saying his contacts with Epstein were centered on fundraising for the college.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The watch has safety features, such as incident detection and assistance, that can call your emergency contacts and send messages with your location.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
In a news release, the police department shared detective contacts, urging anyone who may have had inappropriate contact with Borger to come forward.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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
My brother only contacts me just before coming with his wife and 10-year-old daughter to our family home once a year for a week.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
Botstein has previously denied having a personal connection with Epstein, instead saying his contacts with Epstein were centered on fundraising for the college.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
Make sure the school has up-to-date contact information and backup contacts on file.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
These include copies of your IDs, insurance documents (medical, home, and auto), family contacts, medical details, and prescriptions.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
But Botstein did reference the investigation of his contacts with Epstein.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The guidance advised public health agencies to document and report details of each case of measles, including close contacts and locations visited while a person was infectious.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Botstein has previously denied having a personal connection with Epstein, instead saying his contacts with Epstein were centered on fundraising for the college.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The watch has safety features, such as incident detection and assistance, that can call your emergency contacts and send messages with your location.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
In a news release, the police department shared detective contacts, urging anyone who may have had inappropriate contact with Borger to come forward.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Verb
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
My brother only contacts me just before coming with his wife and 10-year-old daughter to our family home once a year for a week.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacts
Noun
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Every entrepreneur and startup brings something new to the table, whether that’s industry expertise, unique resources, or market connections.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Education outcomes — especially whether students show up to school — are strengthened when families have strong connections to their child’s school.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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But by the time Forrest reaches age 10, when dogs become eligible for Loyal’s pill, those defenses will more often misfire and fail to stop not just cancer but also other life-abbreviating ailments.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Lamont hasn’t argued publicly against the child tax credit but has shown a preference for relief that reaches more households.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Primarily, though, Bhabha’s work addresses the now.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Without governance that addresses accountability, transparency, bias, and data privacy, enterprise deployment will stall on its most significant risks.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Ahead, Quintrell walks IndieWire through how the series tweaks, alters, and informs new perspective for everyone from Charlotte Lucas to Caroline Bingley and, of course, Mary Bennet herself.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That tells you everything about the disconnect people are feeling.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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District 8 needs a leader who works with the community, tells the truth and delivers real results, not political deals or insider arrangements.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Israel calls itself a Jewish state.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The legislation won approval on a party-line vote after four hours of fiery debate during which Black legislators said the moment calls back to the state’s shameful Jim Crow-era history.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Contacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacts. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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