CONTRACTING (FOR) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

contracting (for)

verb

present participle of contract (for)

as in arranging (for)

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checking out

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San Luis Obispo is an ideal stop for checking out the Central Coast, and Klamath Falls, Oregon, is the gateway to Crater Lake.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Don’t leave the neighborhood without checking out Black & Gold, which offers a one-two design punch.

— Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

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