1
as in hands
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacts
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 affects
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 rank
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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Recent Examples of reaches
Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
This African vine is commonly grown as an annual from seed and quickly reaches 3 to 6 feet tall and wide.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Uber also penalizes its drivers who cancel trips and can deactivate their accounts if cancellation frequency reaches a predetermined threshold, the complaint states.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
The deal comes as Netflix continues to seek scale in its ads business, which now reaches more than 94 million users some two years after launching.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
With Rumsey on board, the total takeoff weight reaches 552 pounds.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
For All the Dogs Hits 100 Weeks For All the Dogs reaches 100 weeks on the Billboard 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Haaland spots the gap in United’s defence and attacks it, but Reijnders’ pass reaches O’Reilly.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Sulfuric acid rains down through the sickly yellow sky but never reaches the lava-licked ground.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
From the stage the crowd spread across the field and up 98 rows of bleachers to the far reaches of the stadium.
—Joel Hoard, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
The upper reaches of the ocean house a diverse menagerie of swimming and floating animals that are remarkably clear, with many of these animals having red versions at depth.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Since then, astronomers around the world have spent 30 years finding and confirming the existence of thousands of more exoplanets in the far reaches of the cosmos.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The series, starring Pedro Pascal in the title role, is about a lone gunfighter and bounty hunter who makes his way through the outer reaches of the galaxy, after the fall of the Galactic Empire.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
The brush's long handle enabled easy access to the far reaches of the big tub, ensuring cleanliness throughout.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Rodriguez was at rest that night at a cemetery in Los Mochis, a large city in the northern reaches of Sinoloa.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
At 5,000 feet elevation, the high rangeland of Sierra Valley an hour north of Truckee and 30 miles west of Reno straddles the quiet reaches of Plumas and Sierra counties.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park reaches its peak color in late October with shades of orange, red, and yellow blending into a rich fall tapestry.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
This African vine is commonly grown as an annual from seed and quickly reaches 3 to 6 feet tall and wide.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Uber also penalizes its drivers who cancel trips and can deactivate their accounts if cancellation frequency reaches a predetermined threshold, the complaint states.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
The deal comes as Netflix continues to seek scale in its ads business, which now reaches more than 94 million users some two years after launching.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
With Rumsey on board, the total takeoff weight reaches 552 pounds.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
For All the Dogs Hits 100 Weeks For All the Dogs reaches 100 weeks on the Billboard 200.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Haaland spots the gap in United’s defence and attacks it, but Reijnders’ pass reaches O’Reilly.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Sulfuric acid rains down through the sickly yellow sky but never reaches the lava-licked ground.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
The brassy fanfare of mariachi music was first played in the region’s rural reaches and popularized in Guadalajara’s handsome plazas.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
From the stage the crowd spread across the field and up 98 rows of bleachers to the far reaches of the stadium.
—Joel Hoard, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
The upper reaches of the ocean house a diverse menagerie of swimming and floating animals that are remarkably clear, with many of these animals having red versions at depth.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Since then, astronomers around the world have spent 30 years finding and confirming the existence of thousands of more exoplanets in the far reaches of the cosmos.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The series, starring Pedro Pascal in the title role, is about a lone gunfighter and bounty hunter who makes his way through the outer reaches of the galaxy, after the fall of the Galactic Empire.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
The brush's long handle enabled easy access to the far reaches of the big tub, ensuring cleanliness throughout.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Rodriguez was at rest that night at a cemetery in Los Mochis, a large city in the northern reaches of Sinoloa.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
At 5,000 feet elevation, the high rangeland of Sierra Valley an hour north of Truckee and 30 miles west of Reno straddles the quiet reaches of Plumas and Sierra counties.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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Strong secondary Single-digit jersey numbers are so coveted that Lewis hands them out personally rather than leaving it to SDSU’s equipment manager.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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The lift test starts when a person hands the robot a plastic storage container filled with houseplants.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sarah, a scientist at a biotech company, contacts Ash’s firm to blow the whistle on an unlawful cover-up at her job.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Expansion, however, is something that happens to space, and affects how objects within your Universe perceive one another.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
26 Sep. 2025
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But creating happiness in cities also requires both spectacular design and a deep understanding of how the intersection of architecture, urban design, and the public realm affects our emotional and physical well-being.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But overall the goaltending ranks in the league’s bottom three.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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And as increasingly militant voices in our culture have joined the ranks, the environment has become even more intolerant.—
Amy Stephens,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Uber is also making both these passes available for its teen accounts.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to dip into the lower 70s in the hottest places by Wednesday and stay there even after the rain passes and the weekend arrives, the weather service forecast.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There are many factors that determine if someone gets listeriosis—a listeria infection.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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And once even a little gets inside, the damage can be extensive, as Antinelli, co-founder of Brizaga, a Fort Lauderdale firm specializing in flooding solutions and climate resilience, knows all too well.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the first of two classes with fake guns that don’t fire real bullets, Tamra impresses Jenn and Emily with her target-shooting skills.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The robot also impresses with multilingual communication skills, guiding visitors in different languages.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The loft is one of 22 live-work spaces with downstairs levels permitted for retail use.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Warmly spiced and cozy as can be, this alcoholic beverage takes any party to the next level.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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