as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
Investigators used license plate readers to determine Gillum was traveling to Florida and began contacting other law enforcement agencies to try to locate him, Burlington Police said.
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The order prohibits Pearce from contacting Jackson or coming within 500 feet of her home or workplace or within 100 feet of her vehicle.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Victims testify in court Twenty victims secured civil protection orders that barred the Harmses from contacting them.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
But after contacting officials with the Department of Homeland Security to verify details, Kozik said he was told Rivera Ortega would not be released and would instead be deported to Mexico.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Becerra faces two felony counts of contacting a minor with intent to commit a specified offense, along with misdemeanor counts of annoying or molesting a person believed to be a child and attempting to induce false testimony.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Some agencies will also begin contacting your creditors right away to notify them of your enrollment in a program.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Any project that breaks the ground—even planting a tree or installing a mailbox—requires contacting 811, which is free, easy, and required by law.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
But students also use phones in beneficial ways, such as monitoring their blood sugar levels, connecting with family and peers, and even contacting digital tip lines to prevent violence.
—Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The order prohibits Pearce from contacting Jackson or coming within 500 feet of her home or workplace or within 100 feet of her vehicle.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Victims testify in court Twenty victims secured civil protection orders that barred the Harmses from contacting them.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
But after contacting officials with the Department of Homeland Security to verify details, Kozik said he was told Rivera Ortega would not be released and would instead be deported to Mexico.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Becerra faces two felony counts of contacting a minor with intent to commit a specified offense, along with misdemeanor counts of annoying or molesting a person believed to be a child and attempting to induce false testimony.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Some agencies will also begin contacting your creditors right away to notify them of your enrollment in a program.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Any project that breaks the ground—even planting a tree or installing a mailbox—requires contacting 811, which is free, easy, and required by law.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
But students also use phones in beneficial ways, such as monitoring their blood sugar levels, connecting with family and peers, and even contacting digital tip lines to prevent violence.
—Brian Jacob, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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Sunday, May 3 Manchester United vs Liverpool The Premier League season is reaching its conclusion, and away from the title race between Arsenal and Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool will contest the pick of the weekend’s games.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) has detected ultra-powerful gamma rays—reaching energies of about one quadrillion electron volts (PeV)—coming from a seemingly ordinary stellar remnant.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The legislation requires employers with more than 100 full-time employees to file a 60-day notice informing employees and government officials of upcoming layoffs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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After informing her choir teacher about what happened, a nurse was informed who then called the girl's parents.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plane tickets are getting pricier After jumping to $209 a barrel in early April, the global price of jet fuel eased last week to around $179, still well above the roughly $99 at the end of February.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Since getting sober, Holland's life has been a whirlwind.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Like Flores and Natal, Kaik found that the company, York Service & Towing, would only take cash, telling her that sometimes, people would pay with a credit card then cancel the card before payment went through.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after telling her to contact security, Alvarez arrived upstairs.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The event also raised funds for the Center for Food Equity in Medicine, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity among individuals with cancer and other life-altering illnesses.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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By addressing messes quickly and effectively, these types of products can help prevent stains, odors, and wear that often lead to deeper cleaning, repairs, or replacements.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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