How to Use contact in a Sentence

contact

1 of 3 noun
  • Contacts between the two leaders have been frequent in recent weeks.
  • I applied for a job at that law firm because I have a contact there.
  • Physical contact between a mother and child is very important.
  • Caglianone made a lot of hard contact.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Looked like some contact on that play.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
  • This quote alone is a balm for the no-contact crowd.
    — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Keep your rib cage down with your head and back in contact with the wall.
    — Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
  • None of the experts called for an end to contact sports.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This person is not in your contact list.
    — Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Gently rake so that seeds are in contact with soil.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Some would say talking once a week is low-contact for them.
    — Ashley Oerman, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The race was filled with contact from the outset.
    — John Sturbin, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Here's what happens if the aliens make contact.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • This ensures good seed to soil contact.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Remove any leaves in the area where the stem is in contact with the soil.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Scoop handles were in contact with food.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • That way, the shiny side can be in contact with your food and make the clean-up easy.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • There’s been less early-count soft contact.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
  • There’s been less early-count soft contact.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Weiland has no contact with them.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
  • And more so for Dan than for me because of contact points.
    — Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • But the contact needs to be smooth to help with the disguise aspect.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Science is a full-contact sport on a global scale.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
  • Hood makes good contact, but the ball is in Debose's range.
    — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Some clients want frequent contact.
    — Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • As long as the shoe can come into contact with water, it can be cleaned.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Bettencourt had stayed in contact with him over the years.
    — Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Ten people who had close contact with her became ill.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 12 May 2026
  • People whose contacts have changed could fail to see state notices.
    — Ariel Hart, ajc, 13 July 2023
  • Many birth mothers hope to maintain contact with their child.
    — Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025

contact

2 of 3 verb
  • We were able to contact them by radio.
  • She contacted everyone on the list.
  • For more information, contact the city's tourism office.
  • Musk would have likely known who to contact.
    — Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
  • No place awards contact more than Coors Field.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
  • To contact our newsroom, click here.
    — Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Attempt to contact sender made.
    — Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
  • They are not allowed to contact any of the victims.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
  • My date stood up, left, and never contacted me again.
    — Eileen Kelly, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
  • In that case, contact your bank or credit union as soon as possible.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • My first friend didn’t contact me at all, not to apologize, nothing.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Sky has been contacted for comment.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Sennett contacted a man who then recruited two men to kill his wife.
    — Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Newsweek has contacted World, via email, for comment.
    — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Newsweek has contacted both platforms for comment via email.
    — Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Anyone who knows more was asked to contact Riverside Sr.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Newsweek has contacted Moulin Rouge!
    — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Newsweek contacted Nestlé for comment by email.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • If a scammer has control of your cell phone number, contact your service provider.
    — Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Newsweek has contacted the White House via email for comment.
    — Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email.
    — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email.
    — Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The friend took the camera home and showed his mother, who contacted police.
    — Doc Louallen, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Workers contacted the pet’s owner, who rushed in.
    — Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • People can also contact charities and ask about their dropoff sites.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment.
    — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment.
    — Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • You may also be given an email or phone number to contact them at your convenience.
    — Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
  • These tools are designed to limit exposure and give you more control over who can contact you.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The News tried to contact the owner without success.
    — Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026

contact

3 of 3 adjective
  • Ice hockey is a contact sport.
  • That streak came to an end on a non-contact play.
    — Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Brunson tweaked his ankle on this non-contact play.
    — Stan Son, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Davis has been shooting and going through non-contact drills with a brace on his left knee.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2022
  • Hicks and Worthy once again wore non-contact jerseys.
    — Pete Sweeney june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • Ekeler, 30, went down on a non-contact play while running a route.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Matt Bushman went down in a non-contact drill in the preseason.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2020
  • There were non-contact drills due to problems with uniforms and equipment held up at a warehouse.
    — Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Some non-contact sports such as tennis, golf and cross country were allowed in pockets of the state.
    — Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Kyle Van Noy shed his red non-contact jersey for the first time in a padded practice.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2021
  • In the midst of the rugged match, Sweden lost one of its top players to a non-contact injury.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • Non-contact sports like golf, tennis and volleyball are cleared for scrimmages.
    — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Paige Bueckers fell to the floor in front of the Huskies’ bench with a non-contact left knee injury.
    — Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Tkachuk returned to practice with the team last week while wearing a yellow non-contact jersey.
    — Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
  • In the meantime, Ross will continue putting in work in the non-contact areas.
    — Roy Parry, orlandosentinel.com, 7 Dec. 2020
  • This thermometer topped many-a-list as the number one non-contact thermometer.
    — Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2020
  • The Nanooks plan to go forward with three non-contact sports -- riflery, swimming and skiing.
    — Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Dec. 2020
  • Wilson was hurt while dunking during a non-contact drill Thursday.
    — ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Bedard joined the team for practice as a non-contact participant.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • LeVert had been participating in non-contact drills with the team for the last few weeks.
    — J. Michael, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2021
  • But any lower-body injury in a non-contact situation is cause for concern.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The player then could progress to participate in non-contact portions of his team’s practice.
    — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Brandon Bolden returned to practice, but was in a red non-contact jersey.
    — Mark Daniels, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2021
  • Trayanum didn't practice early in the week while Ngata practiced but donned a green non-contact jersey.
    — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2021
  • High schools are currently allowed to have non-contact practices in groups of 50 people or less.
    — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2020
  • Smith practiced with the Sharks on Friday in an orange non-contact jersey.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Jennings also donned a non-contact jersey and was listed as limited.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Pittman said the injury occurred on a non-contact play when Johnson was making a cut in practice early last week.
    — Bob Holt, Arkansas Online, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The sport is a non-contact version of American Football.
    — Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Beau Corrales, another transfer with a lot of promise, has been in a red non-contact injury this week.
    — Dallas News, 11 Oct. 2022

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