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

Set up emergency contacts, Medical ID or emergency information before something goes wrong. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

The system contains people’s driving records and other sensitive information like their Social Security numbers, medical disability records, addresses, signatures and emergency contacts. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Former police officers working as private security contractors aboard another rescue ship operated by Save the Children contacted Italian intelligence authorities, alleging that Iuventa volunteers maintained contacts with smugglers. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026

Team members should help identify critical contacts, challenges, and their collateral duties. — Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Holden’s contacts with the outside world are generally extremely funny. — Book Marks, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

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