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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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The number of units has been increased to 33, expanding the NYC Health + Hospitals‘ mobile warming outreach initiative.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Her campaign has emphasized aggressive affordability measures, tenant protections and a more transparent City Hall, while leaning heavily on grassroots organizing and progressive voter outreach.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Through outreach campaigns, reminders, and accessible digital resources, Pet Parent encourages informed ownership practices such as keeping contact information current and understanding local care requirements.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The number of units has been increased to 33, expanding the NYC Health + Hospitals‘ mobile warming outreach initiative.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Her campaign has emphasized aggressive affordability measures, tenant protections and a more transparent City Hall, while leaning heavily on grassroots organizing and progressive voter outreach.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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