contact
noun
the act or state of touching; a touching or meeting, as of two things or people.
is contacting
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present progressiveof contact (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Another option for locating your detained relative is contacting their country’s consulate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
Once research is done on the hallmarks, the next step often is contacting a dealer or an auction house.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
The attorney general's office is contacting tenants to confirm that they've received the claims form, according to spokesperson Aleithea Warmack.
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2023
The NHS in London is contacting contact parents when it's their child's turn to come forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2022
The company said it informed Belgian food safety authorities and is contacting customers who might have contaminated products in their possession.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
