reach out to (someone)

phrasal verb

reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.

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The first is the emergence of agentic AI: autonomous and focused programs that have the ability to guide research, produce content, reach out to customers, conduct analytics, and even sell, all without downtime, burnout, or red tape. Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Check out his variety of programs and reach out to him for motivation, tips, and guidance on Instagram @ryandocfitness. William Jones, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025 Did her family ever reach out to the American government for assistance? Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025 Authorities urged anyone with information, including any cellphone footage, to reach out to police. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reach out to (someone)

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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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