contacted

past tense of contact

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of contacted Newsweek contacted Swift's representatives and Shazam by email on Friday morning for comment. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Newsweek contacted the Tax Foundation for comment by email on Friday. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Newsweek has contacted the offices of Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill for comment via email. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Representatives for Briana and Kaley didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for comment. Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Newsweek has contacted Delta Fresh for comment and clarification via the contact form on its website outside of regular working hours. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Newsweek has contacted Tesla for comment via email. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Newsweek has contacted the real estate agents handling the sale for comment by email. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Newsweek has contacted the Yellowstone National Park's press office for comment via email outside normal business hours. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacted
Verb
  • There had never even been a $1 trillion American company until Apple reached the milestone in 2018.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The movie also reached $100M in international box office gross faster than its predecessors.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As a defensive end going to a Power 4 school, I’ve been told $60,000 to $80,000 a semester.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Following the match, Giulia addressed her defeat.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • That’s a lot of risk factors for one system, most that cannot be addressed in a simple way.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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