contacted

verb

past tense of contact
as in reached
to transmit information or requests to you can contact me at this number

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of contacted Following the initial verdict against McGregor, The Athletic contacted the UFC for comment on it and on McGregor’s future in UFC but received no response. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Buchanan was not immediately available for comment when contacted on LinkedIn, according to the wire service. — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The show contacted the team last year to see if the tumblers might want to participate in the next season. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Separately, Wells' mother contacted the sheriff's office about her son around midnight leading into Sunday, July 5. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Volkswagen was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC on Friday. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026 The Nebraska Humane Society has contacted Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium about developing a care plan for the zebra, WOWT reported. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026 The department had no further updates when contacted by PEOPLE. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Never trust a number or link sent by someone who contacted you out of the blue. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacted
  1. reached
  2. informed
  3. told
  4. addressed
  5. got
Verb
  • Neymar converted a consolation stoppage-time penalty with the last kick of the game as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Those points had reached players partly through pre-order bonuses, with Standard Edition buyers getting Dynasty Coach Points and Road to Glory Skill Points on top of anything purchased directly, as laid out in the pre-launch details.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of reached
Verb
  • Only 100% participation ensures that I am informed, accountable, and able to advocate effectively on behalf of the community in every aspect of county governance.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • That poll showed Rasner — who won 24% of the vote in his 2024 challenge to now-Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso — trailing Gray by single digits, but losing support after voters were informed of his sexuality.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of informed
Verb
  • As the fires spread, roughly 2,900 people — many roused from sleep — were told to evacuate or warned to prepare to flee.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • These types of moves for iconic American companies can highlight the power of the brand, Alexander Chernev, a marketing professor at Northwestern University, told CNN.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of told
Verb
  • Henning said the anxiety around this and other surveillance tech appears to stem from a deeper distrust in law enforcement, which if addressed could help solve the issue of gunshots going underreported.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • The Kansas City Royals addressed their outfield depth on Saturday by selecting University of Louisville standout Zion Rose with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of addressed
Verb
  • Kansas City got just a small taste of the magnetic fever over Lionel Messi, the global superstar who is regarded as one of the best ever to kick a ball.
    — PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Each player got 15 swings in the second round, with batters homering on their final swings continuing until not homering.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of got

Browse Nearby Words

contact
contacted
contacting
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on contacted

Nglish: Translation of contacted for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
banana-mirrored
Contradictory Words Quiz Pick out which word means one thing…and the opp...
See All