1
as in handed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacted
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 affected
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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Recent Examples of reached
In its obituary for Milton Cross, who hosted those broadcasts from 1931 until his death in 1975, the New York Times estimated that regular audiences reached 14 million Americans, roughly 10% of the postwar population.
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Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The team quickly reached new deals with defensive backs Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell on Monday.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
When the plumes reached Western Europe, residents reported hazy skies in southern England and the Swiss and Italian Alps.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Maryland’s affordable housing challenge has reached a crisis level.
—Albert R. Wynn, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the past six years, though, the conversation reached a fever pitch as movie studios used the pandemic to test all kinds of release models, several of which involved day-and-date debuts on streaming.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
It's reached by a rough, unpaved road and short, steep hike — so steep that previous visitors have left ropes in some spots for assistance.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
In the 45 years since its 1981 West End debut, two separate Cats cast recordings have reached the Billboard 200.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
With that one notable exception, relationships between the women have reached unprecedented levels of heartwarming.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The team quickly reached new deals with defensive backs Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell on Monday.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
When the plumes reached Western Europe, residents reported hazy skies in southern England and the Swiss and Italian Alps.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Maryland’s affordable housing challenge has reached a crisis level.
—Albert R. Wynn, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the past six years, though, the conversation reached a fever pitch as movie studios used the pandemic to test all kinds of release models, several of which involved day-and-date debuts on streaming.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
It's reached by a rough, unpaved road and short, steep hike — so steep that previous visitors have left ropes in some spots for assistance.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
In the 45 years since its 1981 West End debut, two separate Cats cast recordings have reached the Billboard 200.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
With that one notable exception, relationships between the women have reached unprecedented levels of heartwarming.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
Verb
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The case in Rio de Janeiro’s famed beachside neighborhood, which allegedly took place in January, gained national traction last week when four suspects handed themselves over to authorities.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to Melissa, on October 28, 1977, Sharrey’s mom dropped her off at her boyfriend’s mobile home and handed her $20.—
Audrey Abrahams,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rachel contacted Shelia while FBI agents monitored the conversation using hidden cameras.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unbeknownst to the Sansons, the council member had already contacted the FBI and was recording the meeting.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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On top of all that, there were cuts and closures that affected a variety of NASA facilities, libraries, cafeterias, visitor centers, and more.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday's approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The country also passed an anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda bill in 2024.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The legislation has not passed the Senate.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Bulls got within 10 again on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, but each time the Kings came up with big baskets to stem the tide and secure the victory.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Phillip Danault got a lukewarm reception during his first game in Los Angeles since the Kings traded him back to Montreal in December.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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During oral argument, all three Court of Appeals judges expressed concern about the fairness of her sentence and highlighted how the district court judge’s political statements made about Peters may have unfairly and unconstitutionally influenced her sentencing.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even those traveling light, like Avishag Amir, admit to being influenced.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 22-year-old joined MNUFC from the English club Sunderland last September and has impressed beyond those three long-range goals.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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And Mike Peterson has impressed in camp.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Oil prices pared gains on Thursday after Brent crude briefly touched $100 a barrel, as attacks were reported on three more cargo ships in the Persian Gulf and traders reacted to the IEA's move to release government stockpiles.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Tsoulos — who had never touched a gun before, not even while on hunting trips with his brother — committed suicide on his front porch step.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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