within easy reach

phrase

1
: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby
He likes to keep a dictionary within easy reach when he's writing.
2
: close enough to be achieved
Victory was within easy reach.

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It's located in the top-left corner of the touchpad, within easy reach for quickly switching among tools, colors, brush sizes, and more in your favorite creative applications. — Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026 What to do nearby Set directly off Highway 12, Kenwood Inn & Spa puts you within easy reach of some of Sonoma County’s most notable wineries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Mountain biking, hiking, and stargazing—not to mention the less-trodden Great Basin National Park, which reopened its famed Lehman Caves in 2026—are all within easy reach. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Kirkton House Cookbook Stand Keep your favorite recipe open and within easy reach with the Kirkton House Cookbook Stand. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for within easy reach

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“Within easy reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20easy%20reach. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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