contacting

present participle of contact

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Recent Examples of contacting Alex, because of his long career in investigative journalism, gets a lot of people contacting him. Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024 Bezos appeared on the Lex Fridman podcast and, in the course of their conversation, described a meeting about hold times for customers contacting Amazon’s help line. Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 After the tweet, brands raced to capitalize on the moment, with many companies and news outlets contacting the account for comment and partnerships. Kari McMahon, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 This staff member has been tasked with contacting people suspected of abuse and offering resources through the Alma Center. Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024 Travelers can inquire about booking by contacting the cruise line. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 And while social media speculation about Hannah’s whereabouts and reasons for not contacting continue to grow, the mystery of the woman’s disappearance has captured national attention. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024 And yet, even that was not enough for the Israeli authorities, who for days after the ceremony kept contacting Ali Al-Halhouli, repeatedly asking him to identify people in videos taken during the funeral. Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024 The company is contacting its direct buyers regarding the recall and no other products from SunFed or its suppliers are affected, the FDA said. Doc Louallen, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
Verb
  • As with its forbear, a five-speed stick controlled all that, with the power reaching the road through the rear wheels.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With ‘quiet quitting’ reaching new levels, businesses are exploring ways to reverse this trend.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Southeastern supermarket chain Publix separately shared a notice informing customs that recalled MadeGood Mixed Berry, Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Drizzle Birthday Cake granola bar varieties were sold at Publix and Publix GreenWise Market stores.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Our work with agencies centers around informing new and existing programs and our advocacy and feedback always includes the voices of our NALCAB members that are on the ground implementing federal programs and products.
    Rhett Buttle, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In addition, the user might have stated that physics is altered, maybe telling the AI to pretend that the action is occurring on the Moon or Mars.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The organization represented Parents Protecting Our Children, a group that argued that the district violated parents’ religious freedom in not telling them about children’s trans identity.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • His clinic inspired the doctor to create a simplified but effective skincare regime with products that optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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