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.
Examples of reach out in a Sentence
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For questions on this recall, reach out to Procter & Gamble on its website hyperlinked above or call 833-347-5764, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, or 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time on Saturdays.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
For instance, instead of bashing the leader, people could reach out and offer ideas on how to run a more sustainable business.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
If the team notices a client is betting for too long or spending a concerning amount of money, for instance, an employee reaches out to create some friction and assess the harm.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
By this point, too, because Mary’s condition had forced the couple to repeatedly decline invitations for social interactions with friends and neighbors, many of them had stopped reaching out altogether.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Billboard has reached out to Cardi’s rep for comment.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Bortz reached out to the secretive Warholak, got a glimpse of what the junkyard held, and eventually acquired the cars, including the three at the Petersen.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Passengers can also reach out to their therapists mid-cruise to schedule a session as needed – though state laws regarding telehealth vary and could prevent them from accessing care.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Elizabeth Rowland’s relatives have indicated to authorities that between the killing and his arrest, Nathaniel Rowland reached out to try to communicate with his 15-year-old stepdaughter, who was inside the house when her mother died, Payne said.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2024
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
For instance, instead of bashing the leader, people could reach out and offer ideas on how to run a more sustainable business.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024
If the team notices a client is betting for too long or spending a concerning amount of money, for instance, an employee reaches out to create some friction and assess the harm.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
By this point, too, because Mary’s condition had forced the couple to repeatedly decline invitations for social interactions with friends and neighbors, many of them had stopped reaching out altogether.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Billboard has reached out to Cardi’s rep for comment.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Bortz reached out to the secretive Warholak, got a glimpse of what the junkyard held, and eventually acquired the cars, including the three at the Petersen.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Passengers can also reach out to their therapists mid-cruise to schedule a session as needed – though state laws regarding telehealth vary and could prevent them from accessing care.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Elizabeth Rowland’s relatives have indicated to authorities that between the killing and his arrest, Nathaniel Rowland reached out to try to communicate with his 15-year-old stepdaughter, who was inside the house when her mother died, Payne said.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2024
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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