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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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Hilton Garden Inn and the Department of Homeland Security for comment.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Over the past week, Glenn has reached out to various veteran offensive coaches about a potential role on his staff.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Please don’t wait to reach out.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Coaches and sponsors will be reach out regarding Wednesday evening activities, the district said.
—Carol Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Over the past week, Glenn has reached out to various veteran offensive coaches about a potential role on his staff.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Please don’t wait to reach out.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Coaches and sponsors will be reach out regarding Wednesday evening activities, the district said.
—Carol Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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