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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to reach
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of contact
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Potential winners will be notified by email using the contact information provided at the time of entry.
—AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
City officials have urged residents not to approach the monkeys and to contact authorities instead.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for contact
Noun
The doll wears a loose-fitting purple pinstripe A-line dress with short sleeves and a flowy skirt to limit fabric-to-skin contact.
—Verb
The man was first contacted by law enforcement on Sunday morning when Dillon Keystone police officers pulled him over for driving without a license plate, state officials said in a news release.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for contact
Noun
-
Thick concrete walls, metal structures, moving vehicles, and changing layouts can disrupt standard Wi-Fi connections.—
-
Five of the defendants were described as fixers; three with connections to players through coaching and training and two described as gamblers and sports handicappers.—
Noun
-
Luckily, an area rug is a simple solution that can add a cozy touch to any room for a fraction of the cost of shag carpeting and without the headache.—
-
In fact, Bella Hadid has repeat-worn the style with many off-duty looks, proving that the timeless silhouette adds an outfit-elevating touch.—
Verb
-
Iran has been plunged into a nationwide internet blackout as anti-regime protests intensify, severely restricting communication across the country as demonstrations enter their second week and the death toll reaches 44, according to reports.—
-
According to the official, the suspect refused to roll his window down or get out of his car, so the officer broke a rear window and reached inside the car to unlock the door.—
Noun
-
Patients of all stripes can take advantage—the opportunity isn’t exclusive to social-media somebodies—and there’s nothing unsavory about it.—
-
Matt Williams My bold prediction for season 49 is somebody — or a group of somebodies — is going to come up with a piece of strategy and pull it off that's going to make that Operation Italy look like third grade math.—
Verb
-
On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
-
Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.—
Verb
-
One county supervisor is now addressing the need and sharing his frustration with the lack of movement.—
-
The design also addresses a common weakness of detonation engines.—
Verb
-
Want to get ahead at work with AI?—
-
After a turnover by the Kraken in the neutral zone back across the blue line, Carrick got the puck, skated into the left circle and beat Grubauer low on the blocker side.—
Verb
-
Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
-
Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
Cite this Entry
“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
