reach-me-down

Definition of reach-me-downnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach-me-down
Adjective
  • But the designer version is difficult to find, even secondhand, and costs a hefty $1,070.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • Kantamanto, home to 30,000 traders across 18 sprawling acres, is West Africa’s largest secondhand clothing market.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • Retail or hand-me-down, these unwanted gifts take up not just physical but emotional space as well.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 8 May 2026
  • These are hand-me-down stories, delivered in a familiar fashion, distinguished by an expert sense of craft.
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • After her mother accepts a teaching job in the remote mountain town of Silverveil, Emma is sent to a youth group retreat carrying only her father's worn copy of The Call of the Wild.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
  • For residents concerned about future thefts, Colina recommended creating the illusion of occupancy when away, such as leaving a car in the driveway or placing a pair of worn shoes outside the front door.
    Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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“Reach-me-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach-me-down. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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