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

Stevie has always claimed to have poor eyesight, but the contacts incident arguably made a bad situation worse. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

Allegheny County officials track homelessness through several data sources, including shelter usage, street outreach contacts and the county's annual homelessness estimate. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Cybersecurity firm Calif used AI to build a proof-of-concept worm that could hijack WeChat accounts and spread through users' contacts. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Alvarez’s intervention work primarily focused on using his gang contacts to help quash disputes and acting as a middleman between people scared to report crimes to police and law enforcement officials, according to Garcia-Leys. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

That is the fundamental difference between collecting professional contacts and building a strong network. — Victoria Zelefsky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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

The attack tool, known as a worm, could allow someone to hijack WeChat accounts and spread automatically through victims’ contacts. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 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

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