as in reached
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacted
Not only did Hart disclose his conviction and pornography addiction to his new bosses at Crossline Church, but prior victims contacted church leadership to warn them, to no avail, the suit alleged.
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The parents said footage of the 2024 incident at Anderson Center for Autism in Dutchess County came to light after a whistleblower contacted them about it.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
While in segregation, staff observed him in distress and contacted on-site medical personnel for assistance.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
Ticketholders affected by the closure will be contacted by the museums.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
His office contacted Henry Jullien in 2024, requesting one pair for him and another for a diplomatic gift during the G20 summit.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Department of Corrections contacted all county jails in the state Monday to ask how many people in custody had immigration detention holds.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Officers tell the woman, who has not been identified, they were contacted by someone in the United States, who expressed their concern.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Smith had no further information to add, and the Walker County Coroner's Office did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The parents said footage of the 2024 incident at Anderson Center for Autism in Dutchess County came to light after a whistleblower contacted them about it.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
While in segregation, staff observed him in distress and contacted on-site medical personnel for assistance.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
Ticketholders affected by the closure will be contacted by the museums.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
His office contacted Henry Jullien in 2024, requesting one pair for him and another for a diplomatic gift during the G20 summit.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Department of Corrections contacted all county jails in the state Monday to ask how many people in custody had immigration detention holds.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Officers tell the woman, who has not been identified, they were contacted by someone in the United States, who expressed their concern.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Smith had no further information to add, and the Walker County Coroner's Office did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacted
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Previously, just one satellite in the program had reached low Earth orbit — NEONSAT-1, which flew atop an Electron in April 2024.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Once the lead reached 40 points late in the fourth quarter, the final minutes were played with a running clock.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Our understanding of how their brains tolerate hypothermia and ischemia has informed research efforts, as well as life-saving treatments, for stroke, cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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His view of the agency is informed by his experience as a young astronaut preparing to fly when the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry in 2003, killing all seven passengers.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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The daily average of TikTok uninstalls are up nearly 150% in the last five days compared to the last three months, market firm SensorTower told CNBC on Monday.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Atkinson, the high performance director and national coach of Swimming Canada, told CBC he was disappointed with Kharun’s decision.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After the team’s latest loss, LeBron James addressed the ESPN report that detailed Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’ apparent frustrations with the four-time NBA champion.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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This problem was addressed by the introduction of the first all-electric Atlas robot in 2024.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Department could not immediately provide details of his arrest, but NBC4 reported that Sutherland allegedly got into an altercation with a ride-hailing driver, and was booked on suspicion of criminal threats.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The whole experience somehow got even more embarrassing when a group of women at the restaurant approached him afterwards.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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