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as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to
you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days
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as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the movie adaptation just didn't reach me the way the novel did
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
she's got a good memory, but critical thinking seems to be beyond her reach
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as in rank
usually reaches plural
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
there are still only a few women in the upper reaches of the profession
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a wide reach of woods
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Recent Examples of reach
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, which has continued despite a recent renewal of their ceasefire agreement, is a key obstacle to the US and Iran reaching a final peace deal.
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Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Of those 80, 65 are international partners, 14 are North American with four counting a global reach (Samsung, OPI, American Airlines and Timex).
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Verb
Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.
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Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, which has continued despite a recent renewal of their ceasefire agreement, is a key obstacle to the US and Iran reaching a final peace deal.
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Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Noun
There’s also an exterior pocket for keeping essentials within reach, and waterproof lining to prevent leaks and stains.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Of those 80, 65 are international partners, 14 are North American with four counting a global reach (Samsung, OPI, American Airlines and Timex).
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Trea Turner drove in Hill with a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, and Philadelphia spoiled Andy Green's debut as Mets interim manager by handing New York its seventh consecutive defeat.
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Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact CHP’s Major Crimes Unit at 916-731-6580.
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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The analyst sees scope for further penetration of this tool as advertisers using the product are increasing spending at nearly twice the rate of non-users.
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Tensions peaked over what many Venezuelans viewed as an inadequate response by the government, whose soldiers, firefighters, police and military cadets were evidently underprepared to respond to the scope of the tragedy.
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Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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The University of Pittsburgh’s record-setting growth is reshaping both its campus and Oakland, as the university leans into a long-term expansion plan that adds student beds, new facilities and economic heft to one of Pennsylvania’s busiest urban districts.
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Then the youngest of the trio, the front-seat passenger, whom Shahsavani believed was closer to 10, joined the duo in sitting on the window opening as the vehicle passed Stewart Street.
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The legislation — a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats ahead of this fall's midterm elections — passed overwhelmingly, with a final tally of 358-32.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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“Reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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