How can I restore iCloud contacts from my computer's copy?

After selecting iCloud to store my contacts, many were duplicated.  After removing what appeared to be duplicates by hand, both copies (or the only copy on iCloud) disappeared from our other devices using iCloud on the same account (i.e., another Mac, 2 iPhones, 2 iPads).
Is there any way to sync iCloud to the Contacts on my Mac which have not been corrupted?  I can find no option to do so like the one available with Sync.
Thanks.

Are you using Photostream?  If yes, then you will be able to see your 1000 most recent photos on your Mac in iPhoto.
All your contacts, calendar events, emails, etc. will still be on your Mac as part of iCloud.
If you didn't import your videos from your iPhone to your Mac, then you've lost them unless you can restore your cloud backup to another iOS device.

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