1
as in handing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacting
to transmit information or requests to
you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days
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3
as in influencing
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the movie adaptation just didn't reach me the way the novel did
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Recent Examples of reaching
Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Friday into the weekend are preliminarily expected to remain partly sunny, with highs reaching up into the 60s through Sunday, forecasts show.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
For the cover of the April 13, 2026, Future Issue, the artist Christoph Niemann depicted an army of machines filling the horizon, one of whom cradles a human in its hand; that person is happily reaching toward a screen.
—Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
On climate change, the assault on the environment is escalating, with atmospheric carbon dioxide and global sea levels reaching record highs.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The Wildcats appeared poised to end the streak after reaching the Final Four as co-favorites for the trophy but were sauteed by Michigan in the semifinals Saturday night.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The longer grass blades prevent sunlight from reaching the soil surface and spurring weed seed germination.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
In what’s been thought of as a down year in the Big East, with only three teams reaching the tournament, UConn has once again carried the flag for the conference.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Heat at times looked like a juggernaut against tankers this season, topping 140 points in four of those games and reaching 150 in Adebayo’s 83-point game against Washington.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Friday into the weekend are preliminarily expected to remain partly sunny, with highs reaching up into the 60s through Sunday, forecasts show.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
For the cover of the April 13, 2026, Future Issue, the artist Christoph Niemann depicted an army of machines filling the horizon, one of whom cradles a human in its hand; that person is happily reaching toward a screen.
—Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
On climate change, the assault on the environment is escalating, with atmospheric carbon dioxide and global sea levels reaching record highs.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The Wildcats appeared poised to end the streak after reaching the Final Four as co-favorites for the trophy but were sauteed by Michigan in the semifinals Saturday night.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The longer grass blades prevent sunlight from reaching the soil surface and spurring weed seed germination.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
In what’s been thought of as a down year in the Big East, with only three teams reaching the tournament, UConn has once again carried the flag for the conference.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The Heat at times looked like a juggernaut against tankers this season, topping 140 points in four of those games and reaching 150 in Adebayo’s 83-point game against Washington.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Democrats are aligning themselves with that mindset, handing Republicans the mantle of the AI-image party … and waiting for the backlash.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Using license plate data, police later located Bowen at an apartment complex in Plantation, where he was seen handing a bag resembling a firearm case to another man.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate further.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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This is especially true if external pressures, career matters or someone’s strong opinions were influencing your love life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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Its practical effects became a benchmark for realism, directly influencing later films such as Star Wars and Interstellar.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Adebayo entered 68 rebounds from passing Udonis Haslem for the franchise all-time lead, now with two games remaining this regular season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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The horse then runs into traffic, where it is struck by a passing car.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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But after getting as close as six in the third, the Heat went into the fourth down 102-90, with the deficit back into the 20s less than four minutes into that final period.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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Heiskanen appeared to get sandwiched in between Hartman and the boards before going down in a heap and possibly getting his knee tangled up underneath him.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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By examining brain tissue removed in such surgeries, a team led by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital has identified mutations in genes that control the growth of neurons, including one affecting an enzyme that is important in cell proliferation.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The daily aggregation serves a broad audience spanning from Fortune 500 companies to scholarship students, allowing readers across sectors and backgrounds to quickly understand policy developments affecting California without requiring specialized knowledge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rising costs are also impacting people's ability to seek help within their countries.—
SAM MEDNICK,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2026
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Tracking top Wall Street analysts can help investors gain key insights, as these experts assign ratings after thoroughly analyzing a company’s fundamentals and the macro and micro factors impacting its performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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And Lucy’s achievements are impressing athletes who have been lifting since long before she was born.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 25-year-old, embarking on his first full big league season after impressing with 14 starts last year, added zero walks and eight strikeouts with 68 pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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