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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Court documents reveal the couple’s scheme In 2020, Cummins initially reached out to Meritor, sharing interest in potentially acquiring the company.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
Anyone with further information related to the case is encouraged to reach out to the department.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Dec. 2025
The Center Square reached out to Orting Mayor Josh Penner, who said the city’s two police officers went door to door to make sure people were heeding the evacuation order, although no one was forced to leave their home.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
The Star reached out to Doppelt on Tuesday by phone, email and over a rental platform, but did not receive a response.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
Anyone with further information related to the case is encouraged to reach out to the department.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Dec. 2025
The Center Square reached out to Orting Mayor Josh Penner, who said the city’s two police officers went door to door to make sure people were heeding the evacuation order, although no one was forced to leave their home.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
The Star reached out to Doppelt on Tuesday by phone, email and over a rental platform, but did not receive a response.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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