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
  • The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
    Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 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
  • With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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