as in reached
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacted
The Eagles contacted the Vikings and kept in touch.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
When contacted for comment, a representative for Brasfield and Gorrie directed Fox News Digital's queries to the Georgia Attorney General's office.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 18, Lewis contacted detectives via his girlfriend to discuss the death.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, a few state senators contacted by the Tribune signaled being open to supporting the legislation but acknowledged still having unanswered questions about it.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho told the council that a DOJ attorney contacted her at the start of the June 9 protests and warned that if SAPD could not secure the federal building, federal resources would be brought in.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Investigators in Alamance County contacted police in the city of Burlington Tuesday to alert them of the case.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Members of the public then lifted the drain and contacted the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), an animal charity which operates in England and Wales, for assistance.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
When contacted for comment, a representative for Brasfield and Gorrie directed Fox News Digital's queries to the Georgia Attorney General's office.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
On April 18, Lewis contacted detectives via his girlfriend to discuss the death.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, a few state senators contacted by the Tribune signaled being open to supporting the legislation but acknowledged still having unanswered questions about it.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
One report suggested that a massage therapist had shown up at the couple’s home for a pre-scheduled appointment but got no answer at the door and contacted their daughter, who went inside the home and found Rob Reiner slain.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho told the council that a DOJ attorney contacted her at the start of the June 9 protests and warned that if SAPD could not secure the federal building, federal resources would be brought in.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Investigators in Alamance County contacted police in the city of Burlington Tuesday to alert them of the case.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Members of the public then lifted the drain and contacted the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), an animal charity which operates in England and Wales, for assistance.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacted
Verb
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When maintenance issues reached a crisis point with sewage overflow in 2023, residents turned to the attorney general to intervene.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Per Disney, the first episode has reached 11 million viewers across all platforms in its first 35 days of availability.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Then Friday arrived, a deal was reached and Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell informed Greenard of the news.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, told me that Catholic thought has informed some of his company’s ethical commitments.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Murmurs of possible tactics abound—including more talk within the administration of the DPA after Anthropic’s Mythos announcement, one person with knowledge of such discussions told us.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The story of the site, which was subsequently bought by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp in 2005, is told in MySpace, a documentary directed by Tommy Avallone and produced by Gunpowder & Sky, the company founded by former MTV boss Van Toffler.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Scott Dochterman grades the pick Baltimore addressed its porous pass rush (30 sacks last year) by signing Trey Hendrickson this offseason.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a message addressed to residents of southern Lebanon, IDF Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee warned that Israeli troops continued to maintain their positions in southern Lebanon amid the current truce, which is set to expire Sunday.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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