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
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Athletes on blood thinners may skip games to avoid the bleeding risk from head injuries during contact sports.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Feb. 2025
New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Learn more by contacting the Our Companions Animal Rescue helpline at 860-242-9999 or email Helpline@OurCompanions.org.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
If bacteria is present, people who come in contact with the water could become sick.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Athletes on blood thinners may skip games to avoid the bleeding risk from head injuries during contact sports.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
To contact the newsroom regarding correction requests, please email nytnews@nytimes.com.
—New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Learn more by contacting the Our Companions Animal Rescue helpline at 860-242-9999 or email Helpline@OurCompanions.org.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
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Professors and therapists Richard Schwartz and Jacqueline Olds from Harvard Medical School investigated the connection between areas of the brain and love.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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So much of the album is about struggling with connections, struggling to have faith that the world is going to get better, that your life is going to get better.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After replacing Diogo Jota in the 66th minute, Nunez only had 10 touches, completed just two passes, won just one out of five duels and lost possession five times.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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For the special state occasion, Queen Letizia brought feminine touches to her power dressing style.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Maryland improved to 20-6 overall and 10-5 in the Big Ten and reached 10 wins in the conference for only the second time in the last five years (11-9 in 2022-23, coach Kevin Willard’s first season).—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Primeau, also reached Saturday night, had a flashback too.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 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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Sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have said that the players have been informed of the decision.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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They were informed earlier this week that their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The show’s participants will open for Urban, and the audience at each venue can determine which musicians get to stay on the tour.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When will Ryan Lindgren be addressed by the media or the coaching staff?—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Parker addressed this mistake during a press conference just days later.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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