out·reach
ˌau̇t-ˈrēch 
outreached; outreaching; outreaches
1
a
: to surpass in reach
b
: exceed
the demand outreaches the supply
2
: to get the better of by trickery
out·reach
ˈau̇t-ˌrēch
1
: the act of reaching out
2
: the extent or limit of reach
… in a sign of the campaign's wider outreach, $200,000 in contributions were made online.—
David W. Chen
David W. Chen3
: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits
an outreach program
also
: the extent of such services or assistance
Examples of outreach in a Sentence
Verb
The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
Noun
He is responsible for the campaign's outreach to college students.
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J.m. Banks
november 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
The National Picture Still, analysis that Florida’s results were indicative of a national shift got quick push-back by some Latino political groups, who stressed that Florida was the clear exception to Democratic outreach.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
His winning message offered easily understood ideas for cutting the cost of living in the notoriously expensive city and his universal outreach helped win over skeptical constituencies.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Even Obama’s outreach to Mamdani, Jones claimed, was more likely his attempt to support future stars who can counter Trump than an attempt to remain relevant.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Funds raised during the coalition’s campaign will go toward film production and outreach.
—J.m. Banks
november 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
The National Picture Still, analysis that Florida’s results were indicative of a national shift got quick push-back by some Latino political groups, who stressed that Florida was the clear exception to Democratic outreach.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
His winning message offered easily understood ideas for cutting the cost of living in the notoriously expensive city and his universal outreach helped win over skeptical constituencies.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Even Obama’s outreach to Mamdani, Jones claimed, was more likely his attempt to support future stars who can counter Trump than an attempt to remain relevant.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outreach
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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