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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contacts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of contact

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Recent Examples of contacts
Noun
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 But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence. Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacts
Noun
  • The organization's ultimate goal is to identify the names of all 10 million people who were enslaved in North America whose names have been lost to history, in order to bring dignity to the enslaved and to create family connections for the living.
    Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Having real and repeated connections with a Nationals player like Cavalli could connect the team more with the people closest to it.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Whenever someone reaches the top of the 25-meter (82-feet) cliff — often for the first time — spectators, instructors and climbers break into applause.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Assuming the FieldSpork reaches production, a pledge of US$109 will get you one.
    Ben Coxworth July 04, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • At this size, handling is just as important as capacity; Galian addresses this with double-cable steering and a steering angle above 90 degrees for parking and tight spaces.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The strategy also addresses long-term customer recognition, countering the perception that new clients get better deals, similar to Marriott Bonvoy's tenure acknowledgment.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Trump views it in zero-sum terms, as a thing the strong seize from the weak—a view that informs his constant desire to steal natural resources from smaller countries.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • This was my strategy throughout the book and informs my citational practices as well.
    Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Their combative behavior gets under your skin as Mars and Uranus align!
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Knowing that a visitor asked three questions about security, spent time on your enterprise plan and then left without booking a demo tells you everything about what to do next.
    Suyash Karn, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Bao Nguyen, in part tells the story of how CEO Matt Mullenweg founded what became Automattic, a company rooted in the philosophy of open-source software.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • If travel, study, or a larger goal calls, align the timing and budget before moving forward.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Those grants, up to $600,000 and awarded on a competitive basis, will be doled out through what a budget trailer bill calls the Pathways to Bilingual Teaching Program.
    Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

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“Contacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacts. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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