Definition of contentednext

contented

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verb

past tense of content

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of contented
Adjective
For stockmen and women, there’s nothing more rewarding than a 283-day pregnancy that results in a contented cow and a healthy calf. — Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Most people would also like to believe that the open pastures and contented animals in food marketing reflect some version of reality. — Jesse Plunkett, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Verb
Leaders contented that in addition to geopolitical challenges, they have been impacted as luxury brands struggle to restore client loyalty following a period of rampant price hikes and even some lapses in quality. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Young and his fellow starters contented themselves with running drills before the game and signing autographs for fans. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contented
Adjective
  • Two more of my colleagues then were satisfied that the agreement that was executed was reliable.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • See, the Florios and Jemele Hills of the world would not be satisfied if a team simply gave Kaepernick a look.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After a multi-year hiatus from the show, Burgess pleased the judges with her first routine with Cameron.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The manner in which Marcos Llorente’s opener for Atletico transpired would not have pleased Andoni Iraola, even if the Spaniard needs time for his team to understand his out-of-possession demands.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Writers Guild of America The WGA doesn’t seem to be happy with today’s settlement.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But everyone else seemed happy to be there, and cheered each message of neutrality.
    — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • She was delighted by the story and assured me that had Bernard seen Eddie decapitate his work for a laugh, he would have been doubled over alongside my father.
    — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That opening-day land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom delighted families for 28 years, but officially closed in February 2026 to make way for an entirely new Tropical Americas land.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • More recently, as the planet has warmed and wildfires have raged, the wisdom of these ancient ways has become more evident.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Reheat, covered, in a 325° oven until warmed through, 30–45 minutes.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Panther receivers Trevi Preische (5 receptions-129 yards, 2 TDs) and Lucas Sunwall (6-100, 1 TD) feasted on Vargas’ success.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Contented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contented. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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