reach out to (someone)
phrasal verb
reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.
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Those in need of confidential support for mental health or substance abuse issues can reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
During a Wednesday, Aug. 6, appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the 31-year-old Saturday Night Live alum, who has a little one on the way with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, revealed that he's had a lot of dads reach out to him to talk fatherhood.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition to contacting a divorce lawyer, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org, 800-799-SAFE).
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
For gardening questions, contact us toll-free at (877) 486-6271, visit our website at homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu, or reach out to your local UConn Extension center at cahnr.uconn.edu/extension/locations.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
During a Wednesday, Aug. 6, appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the 31-year-old Saturday Night Live alum, who has a little one on the way with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, revealed that he's had a lot of dads reach out to him to talk fatherhood.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition to contacting a divorce lawyer, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org, 800-799-SAFE).
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
For gardening questions, contact us toll-free at (877) 486-6271, visit our website at homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu, or reach out to your local UConn Extension center at cahnr.uconn.edu/extension/locations.
—Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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