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
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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Scott White, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But that number will likely go up as outreach efforts continue through the weekend, and officials find residents who were working and not at home during the week-day visits.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Their inclusion signals that, despite internal divisions, the administration is balancing diplomatic outreach with firm national security oversight.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Maxwell, who is doing well on his treatments now, says the group's goal is to provide fellowship and emotional outreach to men who need it.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Proactive outreach to other regions is essential but takes time.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But that number will likely go up as outreach efforts continue through the weekend, and officials find residents who were working and not at home during the week-day visits.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Their inclusion signals that, despite internal divisions, the administration is balancing diplomatic outreach with firm national security oversight.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Maxwell, who is doing well on his treatments now, says the group's goal is to provide fellowship and emotional outreach to men who need it.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 13 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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