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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Days later the president handed a full and unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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He just got booed at a football game, and voters handed Democrats huge victories in Tuesday’s election.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Newsweek has contacted the Russian and Chinese foreign ministries for comment via email.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The investigation began in August 2024 when the office first contacted the hotel, requesting information.—
Ryan Cormier,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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And to know there are cultural differences between women that are affected by a variety of factors, social and environmental, but there is a place for everyone.—
Lisa Vernon-Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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International flights have not been affected so far.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With about 90% of ballots counted, California voters passed Proposition 50 by a wide margin, but results from the Sacramento region reflect a community split on the measure.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, many legal analysts believe the justices will not overturn the precedent, and some additional legal protections for same-sex married couples were passed into federal law in 2022.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fans also got a small teaser poster, which has led to nearly a million views on the above post alone.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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In December 2024, Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda the Good Witch in the Wicked films, got tearful when she was presented on The Drew Barrymore Show with one of the test wands used by Billie Burke, the original Glinda from 1939’s Oz.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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 1 Dec. 2025.
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