reach for
phrasal verb
reached for; reaching for; reaches for
1
: to move one's hand in order to get or touch (someone or something)
She reached for the salt and pepper.
He reached into his pocket for a dime.
2
: to try hard to achieve or succeed at (something)
Success won't come to you, you have to reach for it.
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Turn toward conversation, the television, or reach for a snack with ease, thanks to the 360-degree rotation.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
When reached for additional comment, a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing and there were no updates to share.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Even in cooler weather, Southern Living readers will reach for this refreshing tequila cocktail, made with just a handful of ingredients.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
But injections will still cost between $4,000 and $6,000 a year — a figure that remains out of reach for the many Americans for whom insurance coverage is not an option.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
When reached for additional comment, a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing and there were no updates to share.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Even in cooler weather, Southern Living readers will reach for this refreshing tequila cocktail, made with just a handful of ingredients.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
But injections will still cost between $4,000 and $6,000 a year — a figure that remains out of reach for the many Americans for whom insurance coverage is not an option.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Reach for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20for. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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