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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Green alleged that Biermann, 40, reached out to her directly with concerns about Zolciak, 47, and Mowitz’s involvement.
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Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
CharlotteFive reached out to Aura Rooftop for comment Tuesday and was awaiting a response.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
According to the Daily Mail, Ferguson — who divorced Prince Andrew in 1996 — reached out to Epstein in 2011 after publicly denouncing their friendship during an interview with the Evening Standard.
—Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Newsweek reached out to Ice Cube's representative via email for comment on Wednesday.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
CharlotteFive reached out to Aura Rooftop for comment Tuesday and was awaiting a response.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
According to the Daily Mail, Ferguson — who divorced Prince Andrew in 1996 — reached out to Epstein in 2011 after publicly denouncing their friendship during an interview with the Evening Standard.
—Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Newsweek reached out to Ice Cube's representative via email for comment on Wednesday.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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