contacting

present participle of contact

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of contacting The parents began frantically contacting hospitals and eventually ended up at a family reunification center at the University Medical Center hospital. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 Corrigan was soon on our case, contacting the Department of Environmental Protection on our behalf. Jackie Delamatre, Curbed, 30 Dec. 2024 As the name rather gives away, these attacks involving the sending of fake invoices with the intent to trick the recipient into contacting them to dispute the charges, which can be done for a fee. Davey Winder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 After, tackle your junk mail—not just recycling it, but contacting the senders to be removed from their lists. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2109. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024 Begin by pitching your songs to smaller, independent playlists or by contacting curators directly. Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Local recycling facilities have varying guidance on wrapping paper, so the DNR recommends contacting your center to check their policy. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024 Gmail Invoice Scams As the name rather gives away, these attacks involving the sending of fake invoices with the intent to trick the recipient into contacting them to dispute the charges, which can be done for a fee. Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the opposite is true in the United States, where the equity risk premium is hitting decade lows, and equity markets are reaching all-time highs.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Theirs is a different reality Part of Williams reaching his potential will involve taking fewer sacks.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Agency employees received an email this week informing them that they are placed on administrative leave, until further notice.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
  • And senior current and former government officials as well as researchers worry that more serious threats are on the horizon, including to critical information that is key to informing tax policy.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The next two games will be telling.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.
    Shaun McCorry, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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