reach out
phrasal 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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Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detroit Police Department Sixth Precinct Detective Unit or reach out to Detroit Rewards TV, police said.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
Recently, her partner's 19-year-old sister reached out to the couple for help finding housing in the city.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 5 July 2025
Newsweek has reached out to family and employers for some victims via email and on Facebook on Saturday.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
If your rash isn't getting better, reach out to a healthcare provider.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 July 2025
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
Recently, her partner's 19-year-old sister reached out to the couple for help finding housing in the city.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 5 July 2025
Newsweek has reached out to family and employers for some victims via email and on Facebook on Saturday.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
If your rash isn't getting better, reach out to a healthcare provider.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 July 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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