reach out
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 Hochul's office and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office for comment.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
People from all over the world reached out suggesting different therapies, Emily Petterson said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In all, 14 NBA teams have reached out to Taylor.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
From her first walkabouts, Diana reached out to the strangers who reached towards her.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
People from all over the world reached out suggesting different therapies, Emily Petterson said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In all, 14 NBA teams have reached out to Taylor.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
From her first walkabouts, Diana reached out to the strangers who reached towards her.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reach out
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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