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as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to
you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days
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as in to affect
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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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
she's got a good memory, but critical thinking seems to be beyond her reach
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as in rank
usually reaches plural
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
there are still only a few women in the upper reaches of the profession
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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a wide reach of woods
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Recent Examples of reach
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The lead in the first half reached 25, before the Heat went into the intermission up 67-58.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
The deal does, however, establish YouTube as a central hub for Rosenthal, which will offer opportunities for greater reach, more direct engagement with fans, and greater control of his content.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Last year, the conference still distributed $1 billion in revenue to its 16 members, becoming the first league to claim 10-figure earnings (the Big Ten likely reached the same milestone, but its financials don’t drop until May).
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The lead in the first half reached 25, before the Heat went into the intermission up 67-58.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
What the band acknowledges is that Rancho brought them visibility and a much broader reach.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
The deal does, however, establish YouTube as a central hub for Rosenthal, which will offer opportunities for greater reach, more direct engagement with fans, and greater control of his content.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach
Verb
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In short, the court handed the president an off-ramp from one of the most unpopular economic policies of his second term, with a legitimate constitutional explanation attached.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Two weeks ago, Texas Tech handed Iowa State its only home loss of the season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Martin later attempted to interfere with the disciplinary investigation by directly contacting judges and demanding the investigator be suspended and the case dismissed.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Staff at Augustine declined to comment on the incident when contacted Tuesday, citing the ongoing SJPD investigation.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Be sure to keep those affected in the loop, so everyone understands the overall plan and the specific next step.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the absence of details about the timeframe or scope of the new files to be released, their contents, at this point, are purely speculative.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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By this time, the scope of her life had contracted.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The appointment represented a closing of ranks among Iran’s leadership even as the war on the Islamic Republic continues into its second week.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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And when the British army brought their trench coats to the continent, they were kitted out in military features like shoulder epaulettes for indicating rank insignia and metal D-rings that could hold maps, swords (and supposedly) grenades.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Vegas Golden Knights set a record for road wins by an expansion team with a 2-1 shootout victory at Buffalo.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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This new expansion brings it to 10 locations, starting with Phoenix, though Zoox has yet to share an exact date for when vehicles will hit the road.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The board approved four labor contracts with smaller unions and unanimously passed a resolution seeking to avoid contracts with firms with ties to immigration enforcement.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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His pressure rate numbers are remarkable — even if his sack numbers aren’t — which is great news for a Panthers pass rush that was among the worst in the league last year.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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