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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Research is the engine for career path planning, providing you with information, confidence in your decision, and important networking contacts.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
In fact, several contacts from financial institutions saw a significant increase in requests for loan modifications.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The suit said that in prior contacts with Tranckino, deputies were assisted by a Crisis Assessment Team, comprised of professionals trained in working with those in mental duress.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The measure gives the institutions six hours -- after receiving a report of a missing student -- to do an internal search that involves checking phone records and social media posts, going door to door in the student's dorm, and questioning faculty and emergency contacts.
—Shaun Boyd
march 4, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Ellis could demonstrate good contacts and knowledge of the wider European and global markets.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Colored contacts are a rite of passage at a Rick Owens show, with models typically wearing full-sclera pairs on the runway.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
As transistors shrink, the metal contacts begin to dominate overall device behavior.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Once the Moon contacts the umbra, a dark bite progressively sweeps across the lunar surface.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 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
People should not pay anyone who contacts them with cryptocurrency, wire transfers or gift cards.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Professional and personal connections are affected by this, so do your best to check in (mentally, if nothing else) on all your crucial contacts.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Research is the engine for career path planning, providing you with information, confidence in your decision, and important networking contacts.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
In fact, several contacts from financial institutions saw a significant increase in requests for loan modifications.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The suit said that in prior contacts with Tranckino, deputies were assisted by a Crisis Assessment Team, comprised of professionals trained in working with those in mental duress.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The measure gives the institutions six hours -- after receiving a report of a missing student -- to do an internal search that involves checking phone records and social media posts, going door to door in the student's dorm, and questioning faculty and emergency contacts.
—Shaun Boyd
march 4, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Ellis could demonstrate good contacts and knowledge of the wider European and global markets.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Colored contacts are a rite of passage at a Rick Owens show, with models typically wearing full-sclera pairs on the runway.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
As transistors shrink, the metal contacts begin to dominate overall device behavior.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Moon contacts Earth’s umbra.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Once the Moon contacts the umbra, a dark bite progressively sweeps across the lunar surface.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 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
People should not pay anyone who contacts them with cryptocurrency, wire transfers or gift cards.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacts
Noun
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Anderson says the men have reached an impasse and is asking a judge to dissolve their business connections.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The building’s skyway-level service center provides in-person assistance and connections to county programs, including child support applications and public benefits, with guidance from a financial navigator.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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,
8 Mar. 2026
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Stevens is on the driver's side and reaches toward the door.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Collaborate with your teen to develop a family media agreement that addresses AI companion usage alongside other digital activities.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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Announced on March 6, this development addresses the issue of transistor overheating, which typically degrades processor performance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In typical 30 Rock fashion, the bit reaches the height of absurdity when someone informs Arthur that some of the tennis balls are meant to be actual tennis balls in the scene.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Doyle disappears down the corridor, and a title card informs us that Charnier got away.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The top two candidates in the June 2 primary will move on to a November runoff — even if the top finisher in June gets more than 50% of the vote.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However the filmmakers entirely forget about his story until the end title cards, where the audience gets an update on his whereabouts.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Phil Alden Robinson directed Kevin Costner to one of the most beloved performances of his career as an average Iowan who hears a voice that tells him to build a baseball field.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jokic either fell or flopped — depending on who tells it — over the top of George four minutes into the game when the burgeoning Utah star tried the maneuver.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Dow Jones consensus calls for 215,000 initial unemployment claims.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The project’s ultimate blueprint calls for a massive, kilometer-wide circular power station in geostationary orbit, 36,000 kilometers (22,370 miles) above Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Contacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacts. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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