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noun

ˈkän-ˌtakt How to pronounce contact (audio)
Definition of contactnext
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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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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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contact

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verb

ˈkän-ˌtakt How to pronounce contact (audio)
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
Noun
Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal. — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Anyone who is being scammed is advised to cut off all contact with the scammer immediately, but short of taking her phone and blocking all means of reaching out to the fake celebrity, that may not be an option right now. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Verb
Some of the women who were angry contacted the SFMOMA not simply to share feedback, but to try to ensure Bahr could never work with the institution again. — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Police are urging anyone with information on the suspects' whereabouts to contact 215-686-TIPS. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for contact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
  1. connection
  2. touch
  3. reach
  4. somebody
  5. inform
  6. address
  7. get
  8. tell
Noun
  • The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
  • Cinematic art, art in general, is about human expression, human connection, human interaction.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of connection
Noun
  • Ronaldo had only 17 touches in the first half, according to ESPN, and took only one shot.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
    — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of touch
Verb
  • Buckhead Heritage, a historic preservation organization, will make a historic building its new headquarters after reaching an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.
    — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
  • Tehran has paused fragile negotiations with the US aimed at reaching a lasting deal to end their conflict during the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February, on the first day of the war.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of reach
Noun
  • Somebody or somebodies at inside linebacker will, too.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Patients of all stripes can take advantage—the opportunity isn’t exclusive to social-media somebodies—and there’s nothing unsavory about it.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of somebody
Verb
  • Emergency responders arrived on the scene and were informed that the victim had been pulled by the current flowing through Sebonac Creek into the Great Peconic Bay, the statement said.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The company also informed members about 2026 premium changes through phone calls, text messages, regular mail, or email, Baiocchi said.
    — Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of inform
Verb
  • Nationals officials also addressed the matter with the right-hander.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The attorney also addressed the letter to several email addresses listed on the Brownsville Energy Storage Terminals website.
    — Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 2 July 2026
Definition of address
Verb
  • One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of get
Verb
  • During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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