as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
Users are able to search URLs, emails and phone numbers to determine if the person contacting them was flagged as a scammer.
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Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Billups was released from custody under the conditions of turning over his passport, not contacting any of the 30-plus co-defendants charged, and not participating in any gambling activity.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Within days of contacting the account, Earl – whose correspondence revealed sympathy for Russia’s war – had been given his first target for an arson attack, the warehouse owned by a Ukrainian man.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Murphy added that Martin's parents had sought medical help for their son, as well as contacting local authorities for support, the news agency stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In busy areas, contacting local authorities can help block off search zones.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In September, a criminal protective order had been issued by the Los Angeles Superior Court, prohibiting Wang from contacting Medrano.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
They have both been ordered to refrain from contacting each other or spending time in the district outside of school or other obligations.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
The order, which remains in place until January 2026, prohibits Mills from contacting Langston in any way and from coming within 500 feet of her residence or place of employment.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Billups was released from custody under the conditions of turning over his passport, not contacting any of the 30-plus co-defendants charged, and not participating in any gambling activity.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Within days of contacting the account, Earl – whose correspondence revealed sympathy for Russia’s war – had been given his first target for an arson attack, the warehouse owned by a Ukrainian man.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Murphy added that Martin's parents had sought medical help for their son, as well as contacting local authorities for support, the news agency stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In busy areas, contacting local authorities can help block off search zones.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In September, a criminal protective order had been issued by the Los Angeles Superior Court, prohibiting Wang from contacting Medrano.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
They have both been ordered to refrain from contacting each other or spending time in the district outside of school or other obligations.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
The order, which remains in place until January 2026, prohibits Mills from contacting Langston in any way and from coming within 500 feet of her residence or place of employment.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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According to the New York Times, the Category 5 hurricane is expected to make landfall later today, Tuesday, October 28, with authorities warning of torrential rain, severe flooding and storm surges reaching up to 13 feet along the island’s southern coast.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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This was a momentous development for child-care proponents such as myself, who have long argued that wide-reaching free programs are crucial for parents and for a healthy democracy.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this week, food benefit recipients received letters from the Department of Health Services informing them of FoodShare fund delays.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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When Hopkins received the call informing her of the university’s decision, she was stunned.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Portable Charger There’s nothing worse than getting halfway through a long sightseeing day and realizing that your phone is on its last leg.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This time of the year, your yard might be getting visits that are scary and creepy.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s no telling how expensive the wardrobe budget is on the film, but this lookalike style is just $30 right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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For adults, the focus should be on understanding the cause, addressing it and finding the right mix of medical, surgical and lifestyle strategies.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo this week addressing charges of Islamophobia in the campaign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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