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 also has reached out to the University of Alabama for comment.
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Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The Washington Examiner reached out to Free DC for comment but did not receive a response.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Entertainment Weekly reached out to the Kennedy Center for comment, but did not immediately hear back.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Boise clothing store named one of best US clothing stores
According to Garrard, New York Times staff reached out to Junkyard Jeans over the summer about possible inclusion in the best clothing store list.
—Idaho Statesman, 20 Dec. 2025
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Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
The Washington Examiner reached out to Free DC for comment but did not receive a response.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Entertainment Weekly reached out to the Kennedy Center for comment, but did not immediately hear back.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
Boise clothing store named one of best US clothing stores
According to Garrard, New York Times staff reached out to Junkyard Jeans over the summer about possible inclusion in the best clothing store list.
—Idaho Statesman, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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