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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
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Although the eggs were originally shipped to retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, they may have been further distributed and repackaged before reaching other states.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Sri Lanka’s garment workers have borne the brunt of years of economic and political upheaval, which pushed inflation levels to impossible highs, devalued the national currency and caused the prices of basic commodities to soar beyond reach.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The involved parties reached a settlement in 2022.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Although the eggs were originally shipped to retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, they may have been further distributed and repackaged before reaching other states.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Rowe’s latest collaboration with the sustainable clothing and accessories brand expands on the label’s global reach ahead of its new European location store opening.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Sri Lanka’s garment workers have borne the brunt of years of economic and political upheaval, which pushed inflation levels to impossible highs, devalued the national currency and caused the prices of basic commodities to soar beyond reach.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach
Verb
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And while handing Ole Miss its first loss of the year was reason to celebrate, things got pretty somber rather quickly for the Bulldogs after learning the injury status of one of their top playmakers.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are Reddit groups dedicated to the hobby of collecting new and vintage matchbooks, and even a website called Matchbooktraveler that catalogs restaurants in the United States that hand them out.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 1982, Sinegal, who had been working as an independent broker for consumer brands, was contacted by a Seattle retail heir named Jeffrey Brotman.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the entertainer’s allies abroad rallied in support and contacted officials on his behalf.—
Time,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Here's what to know about both recalls, including how many vehicles are affected and what impacted owners should do.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But this scene is much bigger in scope with over 100 people involved.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lou Tobin, executive director of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys' Association, said prosecutors have narrowed their scope for death penalty cases and primarily pursue it when a child or multiple people die.—
Haley BeMiller,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And now, a Houston billionaire couple is joining the ranks of these famous businesspeople and philanthropists, pledging to donate the vast majority of their wealth.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Despite Luna establishing the Office of Constitutional Policing to root out deputy gangs, the county inspector general argued earlier this year that LASD had made no systemic effort to identify gang members within its ranks or investigate group misconduct.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This year, Spirit Halloween is extending over 20 contracts to support the expansion of Spirit Christmas, now entering its second year.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Arcade said that as Chairman, Cory will lead the expansion of The Sidemen’s activities.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Emery’s words about passing too quickly do bear resonance.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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New York has seen an uptick in new studio developments coinciding with the state passing sweeter production incentives in its latest budget earlier this year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Through more than a decade of running a business and raising a son, Whebbe and Paoli refused to give up on getting the Book Lady’s books into the hands of people who will love them.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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That was our game plan, to get 11 guys to the ball.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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