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contact

[kon-takt] / ˈkɒn tækt /
NOUN
form of communication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
association connection influence meeting touch unity
STRONG
acquaintance channel commerce communion companionship intercourse junction network union
Antonyms
STRONGEST
division separation
STRONG
antagonism strangeness
WEAK
avoidance
NOUN
touching
Synonyms
STRONGEST
connection relation touch
STRONG
approximation closeness collision contiguity contingence hit impingement junction juxtaposition nearness propinquity proximity strike union
WEAK
taction
Antonyms
STRONG
difference distance remoteness
WEAK
avoidance
VERB
communicate with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approach call connect phone reach talk telephone visit
STRONG
buzz get interact interface network relate
WEAK
be in touch with check with get ahold of get in touch with reach out speak to touch base write to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depart leave listen refrain
WEAK
avoid

Example Sentences

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For example, when pure lithium comes into contact with water, it produces heat and releases hydrogen gas, which is extremely flammable.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Measles was then found in three siblings from a different household in Placer County who had contact with the traveling toddler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"If you have any CCTV, dash cam footage or information that could help officers please contact the police."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Viking prioritizes marketing, using direct consumer contact and proprietary databases to maintain strong bookings despite global anxieties.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“She obviously left the files in the bank and put me as the contact thinking we’d find you sooner. I’m sorry we didn’t.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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"Thank You, M'am"

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