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 Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office and Universal Orlando for comment.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The hip-hop star then had a mutual connection reach out to her on his behalf.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
To find gardeners beyond your neighborhood who have extra seeds to share, join a garden club or local community garden and reach out to members.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
While providers continue to suggest guidance on how the tax applies to digital wallets, prepaid card reloads, and online apps, Western Union is reaching out to customers on these matters.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The hip-hop star then had a mutual connection reach out to her on his behalf.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
To find gardeners beyond your neighborhood who have extra seeds to share, join a garden club or local community garden and reach out to members.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
While providers continue to suggest guidance on how the tax applies to digital wallets, prepaid card reloads, and online apps, Western Union is reaching out to customers on these matters.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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