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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
Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Once the band reaches your chest, slowly reverse the direction, keeping your elbows straight.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Continue to water until the new grass reaches the same height as the existing grass.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The launch marks the group's first appearance on the list, and the band reaches the top 10 on its first attempt.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The use of leucovorin is based on research suggesting that many people with autism have a metabolic difference that could reduce the amount of folate that reaches the brain.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Men seem to be happiest when their wives’ income reaches about 40% of their own, and then their happiness declines beyond that threshold.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The collaboration with Criterion and Janus ensures the film reaches international audiences with proper context and presentation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The coral was seen growing out of the rocky bottom of the sea from a depth of about 2,200 feet, but near the region known as the deepest reaches of the ocean, the Mariana Trench.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The stadium is two-to-three hours away from even the farthest reaches of the state -- something not lost on Razorbacks fans.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Although the ocean floor proved impractical for the time being, the colder reaches of northern Europe have emerged as a viable compromise between performance and feasibility.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The latter expands the reaches of mid-sized performance SUVs, offering 671 horsepower.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Their work may even have influenced the highest reaches of government.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Beaver colonies had made a shambles of the upper reaches of the Chickenbone River.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
Starship ignited six of its own Raptor engines to continue powering itself into space, while the Super Heavy booster flipped around to fly tail-first and relit some of its engines in the uppermost reaches of the atmosphere to reverse course and boost itself back toward the Texas coastline.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Instead of a wild celebration, Cleveland’s losing streak, which dates back to last December, reaches seven.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Once the band reaches your chest, slowly reverse the direction, keeping your elbows straight.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Continue to water until the new grass reaches the same height as the existing grass.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The launch marks the group's first appearance on the list, and the band reaches the top 10 on its first attempt.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The use of leucovorin is based on research suggesting that many people with autism have a metabolic difference that could reduce the amount of folate that reaches the brain.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Men seem to be happiest when their wives’ income reaches about 40% of their own, and then their happiness declines beyond that threshold.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The collaboration with Criterion and Janus ensures the film reaches international audiences with proper context and presentation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
For the first time, a team of Japanese astronomers has captured clear images of jets and outflows from a young star forming in the far reaches of our Milky Way.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The coral was seen growing out of the rocky bottom of the sea from a depth of about 2,200 feet, but near the region known as the deepest reaches of the ocean, the Mariana Trench.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The stadium is two-to-three hours away from even the farthest reaches of the state -- something not lost on Razorbacks fans.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Although the ocean floor proved impractical for the time being, the colder reaches of northern Europe have emerged as a viable compromise between performance and feasibility.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The latter expands the reaches of mid-sized performance SUVs, offering 671 horsepower.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Their work may even have influenced the highest reaches of government.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Beaver colonies had made a shambles of the upper reaches of the Chickenbone River.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
Starship ignited six of its own Raptor engines to continue powering itself into space, while the Super Heavy booster flipped around to fly tail-first and relit some of its engines in the uppermost reaches of the atmosphere to reverse course and boost itself back toward the Texas coastline.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prater hands Dexter a knife to facilitate Batista’s slaying.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Unbeknownst to them, Matheo secretly contacts the police.—
Time,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Diabetes is a common condition that affects about 38 million people in the United States, and nearly 95% of those diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cancer affects individuals differently, but is life-changing for everyone.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The parade, watched by thousands of people in Beijing and broadcast live, showcased ranks of marching soldiers, missiles, modern fighter jets and other military might as China seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The law imposes a 25-cent tax on each online sports bet, rising to 50 cents once a sportsbook passes 20 million wagers in a fiscal year.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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As time passes, the Russians deny any involvement.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because when your plans change, the company gets to keep all of your money.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But there’s something about politics that gets me in a rabbit hole.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While obviously talented, Hubbard impresses teammates and coaches with other skills as well.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The property impresses with on-site Mediterranean cuisine at Le Bizazz and an enviable art collection, complete with a sculpture room.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The regulation of historic districts is done at the local level.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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