1
as in connection
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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2
as in touch
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
she had moved to the other side of the country, but continued to stay in contact with her closest friends
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as in to reach
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contact
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Kinzer said he's been trying to get in contact with Neifi Pérez's brother and other players to find out who else was at the club and whether they were injured.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Eventually, authorities contacted the girl’s grandparents to take custody.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Given how often Musiala carries the ball past defenders and is exposed to physical contact, having an understudy in that position would seem essential.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Kinzer said he's been trying to get in contact with Neifi Pérez's brother and other players to find out who else was at the club and whether they were injured.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Please use your personal device to contact us via e-mail ([email protected]) or Signal (ID: etammykim.54).
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
Eventually, authorities contacted the girl’s grandparents to take custody.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Social cafes, team neighborhoods, writable walls, project zones, and quiet retreat areas all play a role in creating an environment that prioritizes human connection over digital efficiency.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Cody Balmer, 38, has been arrested in connection to the attack.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With Fox sidelined - also for the year - Vassell is now getting touches and shots, and the Spurs will need to find a way to keep that going.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Household Essentials Handwoven Tray $34 $24 at Amazon Coffee table must-haves like remotes or tissue boxes don’t always look the most aesthetically pleasing, but a tray can keep these items neat and in place with a stylish touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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No, the Penguins aren’t going to reach the playoffs.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jones' family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against producers and CSX in the aftermath of the tragedy and were able to reach a settlement with all parties.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If the Warriors add Markkanen or any player at that kind of salary, somebody, or multiple somebodies, would eventually have to go.—
Tim Kawakami,
The Athletic,
5 Aug. 2024
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Over the decades, amateurs have beaten pros, nobodies have beaten somebodies.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Sep. 2024
Verb
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Heat’s game at Wednesday could determine which hosts the April 16 must-win play-in. 5.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Heat, losers of seven in a row and now just 4-14 since trading Jimmy Butler, has just 15 games remaining in a regular season that now feels like an inexorable slog toward a third consecutive season in the play-in.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This refreshing serum gets its tingle from peppermint and tea tree, which works with caffeine to invigorate the scalp and maximize the absorption of the formula’s peptides.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To address inflammation, Dr. Huang recommends Skinfix’s Eczema+ Dermatitis Relief Balm.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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But they largely weren’t set up to address the needs of rural students or Latter-day Saints—commonly known as Mormons, although the Church has discouraged that term.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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