contacted

past tense of contact

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of contacted Newsweek contacted Google for comment on Thursday morning. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025 As this is the 21st century, there will be some contemporary accents, like the photography of Sheila Metzner, who once worked with Lagerfeld on a Fendi campaign in the 90s and whom Asmar d’Amman contacted specifically for this project. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 Algemeen Dagblad contacted the real estate agency that had listed the property, inquiring about the painting. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 Workers contacted the pet’s owner, who rushed in. Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025 The driver of the Dodge did not immediately respond, and the New York State Police had no further information to add when contacted by PEOPLE. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 The Washington Examiner contacted the VPC and the EVC for comment. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025 The children were placed in the care of a different guardian after authorities contacted the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 Newsweek contacted Swift's representatives and Shazam by email on Friday morning for comment. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacted
Verb
  • Arkansas State reached the Arkansas 1 early in the fourth quarter, but running back Kenyon Clay was stopped short by Charlie Collins and Caleb Wooden on fourth-and-goal to preserve a 49-14 lead.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The zany battle reached a dramatic conclusion when Thing ripped Isaac’s mechanical heart from his chest, ending his life… again.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When people violate the rules, the policy instructs the officer to first work to educate the rider to make sure they’re informed, rather than step right to enforcement.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Berry’s approach is informed very much by her own experiences coming up in the rough and tumble of investment banking.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.
    Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Goalkeeping concerns over Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir have perhaps been addressed with the addition of Senne Lammens, but the 23-year-old Belgian is relatively unproven at the highest level having made just 93 career appearances.
    Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Lugo addressed his rough patch with The Star and vowed to work through his current skid.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Boise State football got the train back on the tracks last Friday night, torching Eastern Washington 51-14 in the Broncos’ home opener to get to 1-1 on the season.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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