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
Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
The teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave and has not been in contact with students or been in district facilities since the allegation was made.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2025
Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
In Broward, the office of the superintendent released a memo to principals, similarly reminding them to seek proper authorization prior to releasing any student information and advising them to contact their legal team before taking any action.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In reality, that's not how cats usually come into contact with their owners' minoxidil.
—Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
The teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave and has not been in contact with students or been in district facilities since the allegation was made.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Tesla was not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
In Broward, the office of the superintendent released a memo to principals, similarly reminding them to seek proper authorization prior to releasing any student information and advising them to contact their legal team before taking any action.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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In response to Thai authorities efforts to shut off those utilities, the scammers have increasingly turned to the Starlink internet connections of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to multiple law enforcement officials.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Travelers from the Rancho Cucamonga station, located 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, can transfer to the Metrolink passenger rail system for connections across the region.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Handwritten names on cups brings back the human touch that brought people together to sip coffee in the first place, Starbucks said.—
Amber Garrett,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The color palette is dark: black, all browns, from espresso to cognac, shades of gray, the return of navy, touches of red and check prints.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Testimony from Hutchinson, a former aide to Republican White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, helped investigators reach that conclusion.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The token has fallen about 47% since reaching a high of $5.09 on Monday, following its Sunday debut.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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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
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Just before the webinar, Gingrich said, the CDC informed him that because of an HHS order, the agency was unable to publish the report last week or communicate its findings.—
Amy Maxmen,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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According to the complaint, Moe was removed from the general population at her women’s prison, placed in solitary confinement, and informed that she would be imminently transferred to a men’s facility due to the executive order.—
James Factora,
Them,
29 Jan. 2025
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McCormick has six daughters, five of whom were in photos and videos of the swearing-in.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Join 29 others in the comments View Comments The board just celebrated the swearing-in of a new VOA director, Michael Abramowitz, a few months ago.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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He’s got quite a fastball and has some creativity to him.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Instead of taking a three-score lead in that game, the Lions failed to get a first down.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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To address this, brands increasingly use detailed briefs and co-creation sessions, fostering a partnership approach rather than dictating terms.—
Emily Reynolds Bergh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The company’s offerings include a suite of customizable, cutting-edge solutions designed to address real-world challenges across industries.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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