contact
noun
the act or state of touching; a touching or meeting, as of two things or people.
contacting
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present participleof contact.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She told shelter officials that she and her family had been scouring the neighborhood, including posting fliers and contacting local dog rescues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
In addition to the prison sentence, the judge extended the restraining order to stop Bear from contacting Miss Harrison's mother and her friend, which remain in place until a new order is put in.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
In January, Storonsky’s team allegedly told Cecil Wright to hold off on contacting the vessel’s seller—Canadian billionaire and former hockey player Patrick Dovigi—and said they would talk again the following week, according to the filing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The company said it was contacting the owners of the affected accounts and had "not seen evidence of broader impact to these providers or other accounts on their services."
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Thank you for contacting me,” he said, and he hung up.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
