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

2 of 2

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

Scientists connected multiple electrical contacts around each microscopic ring and tracked how electrical signals moved between them. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Specifically, many should be moving to a more proactive, as opposed to reactive, approach, and understanding that diversification of contacts may be wise in a more volatile environment. — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Tedros said more than 650 contacts were identified and followed up by health authorities in 33 countries and territories. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 2 July 2026

According to the affidavit, the two contacts were later identified as Brown and Mumphrey. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

On Wednesday, Africa CDC told Reuters that no contacts of the deceased toddler had developed symptoms, and there were no other current active cases in the country, citing Ugandan health authorities. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Without timely diagnosis, vaccines cannot be targeted, therapeutics cannot be deployed, contacts cannot be traced, and outbreaks cannot be contained. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 1 July 2026

For comparison, Apptivo supports unlimited contacts and deals, along with extensive analytics tools, for just $15 per user per month, billed annually. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026

Rossi’s contract was set to expire after next year, and while there had been initial contacts over a new deal, making a move to Monterrey in Mexico’s Liga MX now was viewed as the right time for player and club, sources added. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Verb

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

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