reach out

verb

reached out; reaching out; reaches out
: to make an effort to do something for other people
The church is reaching out to help the poor.

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Soon, the Toupses began feeding employees’ friends and families who were also struggling, and as word spread, more folks in need started reaching out. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 The company noticed the order, reached out, and built a formal marketing relationship from there. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Reps for Newsom and Bonta declined the WSJ‘s requests for comment; The Hollywood Reporter also reached out to California’s governor for comment. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 In the event a group sail doesn't fill, Brooklyn Sail may reach out 24 to 48 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel with a full refund. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reach out

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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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