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
the outreach of the Ohio floods—
Clifton Johnson
Clifton Johnson3
: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits
an outreach program
also
: the extent of such services or assistance
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the WebKirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
Nieves-Reyes now oversees lunch operations as well as other social justice and outreach programs for the Family of Five Parishes, a group of downtown, east-side and Riverwest Catholic churches.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
The path of totality during the 2044 eclipse will only touch three states, according to the Planetary Society, a nonprofit involved in research, public outreach, and political space advocacy.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
When the county reached a landmark settlement in federal court with advocates for the homeless in 2019, coupling anti-camping laws with outreach services, Do was the face of the government effort.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Most of all, landfill officials are focused on outreach and education of the public about what can stay out of the trash.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2022, the nonprofit expanded its homeless outreach services to offer a hot shower in partnership with Humanity Showers and to help find permanent housing along with creative and wellness workshops.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Lots of Marlins beisbol in the advertising and social media outreach now as the team situated in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhoods tips a nod to its Hispanic fans -- the ones who helped fill this ballpark for the World Baseball Classic last spring..
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
The event at Radio City Music Hall in New York was meant to reinforce Biden's campaign finances and widen his voter outreach.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
The festival is an annual outreach event for The Pete Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and expanding access to mental health crisis intervention.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
Nieves-Reyes now oversees lunch operations as well as other social justice and outreach programs for the Family of Five Parishes, a group of downtown, east-side and Riverwest Catholic churches.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
The path of totality during the 2044 eclipse will only touch three states, according to the Planetary Society, a nonprofit involved in research, public outreach, and political space advocacy.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
When the county reached a landmark settlement in federal court with advocates for the homeless in 2019, coupling anti-camping laws with outreach services, Do was the face of the government effort.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Most of all, landfill officials are focused on outreach and education of the public about what can stay out of the trash.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2022, the nonprofit expanded its homeless outreach services to offer a hot shower in partnership with Humanity Showers and to help find permanent housing along with creative and wellness workshops.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Lots of Marlins beisbol in the advertising and social media outreach now as the team situated in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhoods tips a nod to its Hispanic fans -- the ones who helped fill this ballpark for the World Baseball Classic last spring..
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
The event at Radio City Music Hall in New York was meant to reinforce Biden's campaign finances and widen his voter outreach.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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