within easy reach
idiom
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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This location places the park within easy reach of much of Charlotte’s population while surrounding it with the charm and character of these picturesque areas.
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Use a tension rod and S hooks to keep accessories organized and within easy reach.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Use it to keep scarves, belts, and hats organized and within easy reach.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Plenty of pockets keep your must-haves within easy reach, and a full-length zipper protects you (and your gear) from whatever challenges await.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
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Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Use a tension rod and S hooks to keep accessories organized and within easy reach.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Use it to keep scarves, belts, and hats organized and within easy reach.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Plenty of pockets keep your must-haves within easy reach, and a full-length zipper protects you (and your gear) from whatever challenges await.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
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 25 Jan. 2026.
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