within reach

idiom

1
: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby
He kept a dictionary within reach.
2
: close enough to be achieved
Victory was within reach.

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If Rivera can regain her consistency in New Orleans, a bars medal is within reach. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 With a wedding ahead and a new chapter within reach, the young woman is holding onto her vision for a future of freedom and peace. Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Bringing the advanced fitting technology within reach to every footwear store worldwide, the Zoe Pro makes better shoe fitting and foot health accessible for all. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025 There’s nothing quite like a relaxing summer pool day: the sun on your skin, a refreshing dip within reach, and all the comforts of a luxurious resort just steps from your back door. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for within reach

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“Within reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20reach. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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