CONTRACTS (FOR) Synonyms: 14 Similar Words

contracts (for)

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present tense third-person singular of contract (for)

as in arranges (for)

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Tickets on these semi-private flights (unless your whole crew books one together) range from around $1,000 to $3,000 per leg, and pets are welcome on board.

— Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
During peak season, these rules determine whether AI books the right job, creates extra work for dispatch or loses the customer.

— Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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