contacted

past tense of contact

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of contacted The family reportedly contacted a veterinarian to have their dog treated the morning their son died. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 The records also show Battiloro's father contacted law enforcement after the crash. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Bogan has also contacted Moore’s parole officer and made allegations of animal abuse to the city. Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026 Entertainment Weekly contacted reps for Tom Cruise and did not receive an immediate response. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 The recordings allegedly occurred on June 16 and 17, and someone discovered the device on June 17 and contacted the New Lenox Police Department, the lawsuit says. Eric Henderson, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Of course, representatives for both Swift and Kelce had nothing to say to Page Six when contacted for comment. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 The Connecticut State Police were also contacted for an update on the case. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 June 2026 The discovery was revealed when concerned neighbors contacted authorities in February to report illicit activity at the site. Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacted
Verb
  • Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
  • No deal was reached by the Thursday evening deadline for the union to withdraw the proposal from the November ballot.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The Angels were informed of the move in a meeting with Jolly and manager Kurt Suzuki about two hours before their 9-3 loss to the Athletics on Friday night.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • Jake revealed in an essay about his parents, which was published on Substack in April, that Romy informed him of their deaths.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Three older adults, aged from 80 to 95, died over the weekend in the Bordeaux region from health issues caused by the heat wave, local government official Sophie Brocas told France TV late on Sunday.
    Makini Brice, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • When former President Barack Obama addressed the massive, merry crowd at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, a few lines landed like a balm.
    Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • This legislation helps our state meet current challenges and ensures bullying via AI is addressed in the school code.
    Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Canada got a boost in the 75th minute when star defender Alphonso Davies came on for his first World Cup action.
    Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Oh no, Armand’s got his spindly roots in the band!
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026

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“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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