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
James Guillory / Imagn Images The Buffalo Sabres’ season has reached another tipping point.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
No conclusions have yet been reached as to the cause of the crash, and enquiries and analysis are ongoing.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The four-person council had reached a stalemate over who should fill the seat.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The following day, calls reached 3,870.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Recycling offers an alternative; however, current rates remain below 20 percent because most structures have not yet reached the end of their lifespan.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Makhi Czaykowski, Noah Nam, Julian Rosa, Sawyer Nickelson and Aidan Tran each reached the end zone for Beckman.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The Kings won an NBA-best 61 games and reached the Western Conference finals before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in an epic seven-game series in 2001-02.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Eight total packages reached consumers, and the company has contacted those consumers, according to the FDA announcement.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
No conclusions have yet been reached as to the cause of the crash, and enquiries and analysis are ongoing.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The four-person council had reached a stalemate over who should fill the seat.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The following day, calls reached 3,870.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Recycling offers an alternative; however, current rates remain below 20 percent because most structures have not yet reached the end of their lifespan.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Makhi Czaykowski, Noah Nam, Julian Rosa, Sawyer Nickelson and Aidan Tran each reached the end zone for Beckman.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The Kings won an NBA-best 61 games and reached the Western Conference finals before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in an epic seven-game series in 2001-02.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Eight total packages reached consumers, and the company has contacted those consumers, according to the FDA announcement.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Earlier that evening, Garden Grove police had been contacted by the Santa Ana Police Department, which was investigating a possible missing-person case after the woman failed to report to work, police said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Due to cold temperatures, emergency medical services were contacted to evaluate her, authorities said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Almost 30 families have been displaced, with the American Red Cross assisting those who have been affected.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite some hopeful signs, the report warned that the South Bay office market remains in tough shape compared to its state before a global outbreak affected the job market and overall economy starting in March 2020.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The bill passed the Assembly and is currently in the Senate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Multiple King of Fire, which got its start as a food truck and expanded to a permanent space in uptown Charlotte, plans to open a 3,484-square-foot space at CrossRidge Center across the border in Indian Land, South Carolina.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jaramillo’s father was a veteran police officer who influenced him greatly.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Traffic congestion, public transit’s effect on neighborhoods and notable endorsements likely influenced voters most, local leaders and political experts say.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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What has impressed upon you in this last month or so as the most pressing issues right now for actors?—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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At Valentino, Piccioli impressed the fashion world with his skills as a couturier, which is a major asset given Balenciaga returned to couture in 2021, as well as with his ability to modernise a heritage brand.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From the engagement ring to the cake, chairs, florals and the dress, all these items are touched by tariffs.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mia's courage, optimism and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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