reach for
phrasal verb
reached for; reaching for; reaches for
1
: to move one's hand in order to get or touch (someone or something)
She reached for the salt and pepper.
He reached into his pocket for a dime.
2
: to try hard to achieve or succeed at (something)
Success won't come to you, you have to reach for it.
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Kim, who appeared online during the arraignment, could not be reached for comment afterward.
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Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Fresh & Ready Foods pointed Newsweek to its company press release and did not share any additional statement when reached for comment.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Aside: Her daughters, when young, hated when the former Vogue fashion editor reached for leggings.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 12 May 2025
In this guide, experts will break down the advantages and considerations of different types of pans and when to reach for each one.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
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Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Fresh & Ready Foods pointed Newsweek to its company press release and did not share any additional statement when reached for comment.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Aside: Her daughters, when young, hated when the former Vogue fashion editor reached for leggings.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 12 May 2025
In this guide, experts will break down the advantages and considerations of different types of pans and when to reach for each one.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reach for
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“Reach for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20for. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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