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
McDavid reached 1,220 career points, passing Jeremy Roenick, Larry Murphy and Jean Beliveau to advance to 47th on the NHL list.
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ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
His second throw reached 225-7.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The losing streak reached eight games Wednesday night, punctuated by an 8-2 drubbing at Dodger Stadium that got out of hand in the eighth inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
That woman was represented by the same law firm as Stover and reached a settlement with Flyers before any litigation was filed.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Israel's three main conflicts in the past couple of years — in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza — have now reached a pivotal stage of diplomacy.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Westbrook reached the milestone at 36 years old as a Nugget.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Marvell Technology — The semiconductor maker jumped 5% and reached a 52-week high after Barclays upgraded Marvell to overweight from equal weight.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
His second throw reached 225-7.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The losing streak reached eight games Wednesday night, punctuated by an 8-2 drubbing at Dodger Stadium that got out of hand in the eighth inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
That woman was represented by the same law firm as Stover and reached a settlement with Flyers before any litigation was filed.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Israel's three main conflicts in the past couple of years — in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza — have now reached a pivotal stage of diplomacy.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Westbrook reached the milestone at 36 years old as a Nugget.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Marvell Technology — The semiconductor maker jumped 5% and reached a 52-week high after Barclays upgraded Marvell to overweight from equal weight.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
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Jess Park Given Toone’s absence, Park will be disappointed not to be handed a start against Spain or Iceland, with Kendall and Blindkilde Brown handed opportunities to impress.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Falling giants The lopsided matchup on paper may have handed the Kings a historical bellwether.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Senator Gallego has not received notification or been contacted by the ethics committee.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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When contacted Thursday, an employee for the restaurant said it was fully reopened, but was not able to provide additional comment.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Georgia Supreme Court's decision could shape how similar cases are handled across the state and determine whether people affected by similar situations can get answers about their health sooner.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Vermont, the temperature swing affected operations at Understory Farm in Bridport, which grows cut flowers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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That's because many companies passed through their cost increases, raising the overall level of consumer prices.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Podgorski said the resident alleged that the individual was in front of his window facing outward and was masturbating as pedestrians passed the residence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the appeal that got the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic onto the award ballots might earn him All-NBA, but did not lead to him getting his first MVP award.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The lineup features chefs with James Beard recognition, the team behind Jimmy Pearls and vendors serving dishes influenced by traditions from the American South, Ghana and the Caribbean.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those trips, as well as a few other factors, have influenced the Yankees’ recent direction.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ford recently visited Miami and impressed the coaches with his football IQ, a UM source said.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The queen’s impeccable self-control impressed many in Washington.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Although disaster struck in the Stars’ final game last spring, when Edmonton touched Oettinger for two goals on two shots in Game 5 of their playoff series, and the goalie was lifted after just seven minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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