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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In Finneytown, Uncle Bill's owner has reached out to corporate officials and yet to hear back.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the couple's friends, however, didn't reach out to congratulate them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The Portland mayor’s press office couldn’t immediately confirm whether troops are in the city; CNN has reached out to the Portland Police Bureau, the governor’s office and the Oregon Military Department.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Fox News Digital reached out to GSF for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the couple's friends, however, didn't reach out to congratulate them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The Portland mayor’s press office couldn’t immediately confirm whether troops are in the city; CNN has reached out to the Portland Police Bureau, the governor’s office and the Oregon Military Department.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Fox News Digital reached out to GSF for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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 3 Oct. 2025.
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