reached

past tense of reach
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Recent Examples of reached Neymar converted a consolation stoppage-time penalty with the last kick of the game as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Those points had reached players partly through pre-order bonuses, with Standard Edition buyers getting Dynasty Coach Points and Road to Glory Skill Points on top of anything purchased directly, as laid out in the pre-launch details. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Then, as the frenzied funeral events reached their climax, US bombs and missiles struck across the country in retaliation at Iranian strikes on civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 A day before the California jury reached its decision, jurors in New Mexico returned a verdict finding that Meta’s platforms harm children’s mental health and safety. Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Since then, he's done just that and reached new heights with his solo career. Olivia Munson, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Just as Argentina was set to take on Cape Verde, FIFA’s Fan Fest at Bayfront Park reached capacity. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 Images of Union Station illuminated in celebration have reached millions of people around the world through social media and national and international news coverage. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
Verb
  • Voters have already handed a good chunk of democracy itself over to nationalist, religious and ideological fascism.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The regent turned to the 15-year-old boy and handed him full political power, five years ahead of schedule.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Following the initial verdict against McGregor, The Athletic contacted the UFC for comment on it and on McGregor’s future in UFC but received no response.
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Buchanan was not immediately available for comment when contacted on LinkedIn, according to the wire service.
    Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Kirkland said the regulations would have especially affected cities like Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens, where casinos represent nearly 70% of the general fund.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Until April, Calabria had spent 17 years under special administration due to persistent budget deficits, which along with corruption scandals and Mafia infiltration affected health investments.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • San Luis Obispo passed from Spanish to Mexican rule after Mexico’s independence in 1821, and to American hands in 1848.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Days passed before a Deere technician could come to his farm and trace it to a faulty valve.
    Natalie Kainz, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Three players who logged heavy minutes in the two previous games -- Vlad Goldin, Jahmir Young and Trevor Keels -- got the night off.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • And the Dodgers got another shot, with Pages on second to start the inning.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The high tides are being influenced by an overall swell in the Pacific Ocean that’s being caused by stormy weather in the Southern Hemisphere.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Eovaldi impressed with a season-high 10 strikeouts and allowed only two runs, marking a big flip from the night before.
    Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Sarah Jessica Parker was impressed by the artworks on display at the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, the location chosen by Maria Grazia Chiuri to show her first couture show for Fendi.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • About 7 in 10 Jewish adults overall identify as Jewish when asked about their religious affiliation, according to the sweeping survey that touched on everything from views on Israel to antisemitism concerns and strains on interpersonal relations.
    David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • This results in a claim that is substantially more complete before anyone in the revenue cycle has even touched it.
    Mike Valli, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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