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contacted

VERB

communicate with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach call connect phone reach talk telephone visit

STRONG

buzz get interact interface network relate

WEAK

be in touch with check with get ahold of get in touch with reach out speak to touch base write to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart leave listen refrain

WEAK

avoid

Example Sentences

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“Voters whose ballots may have been impacted by the Drop Box incident will be contacted directly and provided information about available options, including replacement ballots if necessary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In 2020, the post of Lord Chamberlain was held by Lord Peel, whom the BBC has contacted, but Buckingham Palace has responded on his behalf.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Bloom contacted Le Guin by email on Nov. 21, 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Last year, more than 500 people contacted the BBC with complaints about their Instagram and Facebook accounts being banned without being able to appeal or speak to somebody at Meta.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

To get help in an emergency, people contacted their local telephone operator.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow