Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiretapped
Verb
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So far, no one has tapped that fund.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026 -
Healthcare revenue management platform R1 tapped Eric Tagliere as chief information officer, effective June 9.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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When Riley returned to the table, La La told me that his high profile in the city sometimes bugged her, because fans were always interrupting them, even sitting down at their table.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Upon arriving at big-league camp this spring, Rojas said the different grip initially bugged him.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The two were walking around the Hotel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France, when the conversation was overheard by astute observers.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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The racist comment was overheard by students and reported to school staff, but the lawsuit alleges school officials did little to address it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The starting defender’s injury is being monitored by the medical staff and no risks will be taken, according to an ESPN report.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Patients are typically monitored with an EKG throughout treatment, and some may need breathing support.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Wiretapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiretapped. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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