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 reached out to Maxwell's attorney.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Billboard has reached out to both singers’ reps for comment.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to a representative for Nick Reiner for comment.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Dec. 2025
The Hill has reached out to the HHS for a response.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Billboard has reached out to both singers’ reps for comment.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to a representative for Nick Reiner for comment.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Dec. 2025
The Hill has reached out to the HHS for a response.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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