1
as in hands
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacts
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 affects
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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as in rank
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
there are still only a few women in the upper reaches of the profession
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Recent Examples of reaches
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Peak performance reaches 50 petaflops.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Consequently, Weiss raised his Azure estimates, assuming Azure AI gross margin (excluding OpenAI revenue share) reaches 30% by fiscal 2029.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2026
The great Amazon in its north drains large areas as does the Parana-River Plate watershed to its south that reaches the Atlantic in the estuary between Argentina and Uruguay, The San Francisco flows north for hundreds of miles before hooking a right and dropping to the Atlantic.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Turn the chicken once the crust forms and continue cooking until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
New York only reaches a high in the mid-40s Tuesday afternoon.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
When air quality reaches these levels, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises sensitive groups to avoid prolonged or intense outdoor activities or consider rescheduling or relocating activities indoors.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, with dining and wine events stretching from Fort Lauderdale to the furthest reaches of South Miami-Dade.
—Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
In the northern reaches of Sweden near the Norwegian border, the Riksgränsen ski resort is a powdery paradise for every type of adventurer.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The Beast, a massive power catamaran built for extreme expeditions to the vast reaches of the earth, is up for sale.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Space intelligence expands the world of intelligence to the farthest reaches.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Officers learned from a 911 call that the man, who was identified as Owen Strommer, of Rhode Island, was on the upper reaches of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The 138-foot Big Naan, which debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show in mid-September, blends rugged explorer DNA with superyacht style, allowing the owners to travel to the furthest reaches of the globe without sacrificing the good life.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Chances for precipitation are a bit lower in the southernmost reaches of the Gem State.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Authentic’s portfolio spans more than 50 brands, reaches nearly one billion social media followers, and generates $32 billion in annual retail sales worldwide.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Peak performance reaches 50 petaflops.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Consequently, Weiss raised his Azure estimates, assuming Azure AI gross margin (excluding OpenAI revenue share) reaches 30% by fiscal 2029.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2026
The great Amazon in its north drains large areas as does the Parana-River Plate watershed to its south that reaches the Atlantic in the estuary between Argentina and Uruguay, The San Francisco flows north for hundreds of miles before hooking a right and dropping to the Atlantic.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Turn the chicken once the crust forms and continue cooking until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
New York only reaches a high in the mid-40s Tuesday afternoon.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
When air quality reaches these levels, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises sensitive groups to avoid prolonged or intense outdoor activities or consider rescheduling or relocating activities indoors.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
States in the upper and lower reaches of the basin have struggled for two years to find a workable agreement and failed.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, with dining and wine events stretching from Fort Lauderdale to the furthest reaches of South Miami-Dade.
—Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
In the northern reaches of Sweden near the Norwegian border, the Riksgränsen ski resort is a powdery paradise for every type of adventurer.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The Beast, a massive power catamaran built for extreme expeditions to the vast reaches of the earth, is up for sale.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Space intelligence expands the world of intelligence to the farthest reaches.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Officers learned from a 911 call that the man, who was identified as Owen Strommer, of Rhode Island, was on the upper reaches of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The 138-foot Big Naan, which debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show in mid-September, blends rugged explorer DNA with superyacht style, allowing the owners to travel to the furthest reaches of the globe without sacrificing the good life.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Chances for precipitation are a bit lower in the southernmost reaches of the Gem State.
—Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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Instead, someone hands me a wooden pole with a piece of foam taped around one end and mimes poking the machine in its chest.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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In the video, the person hands a high-velocity Ball Bearing (BB) gun to his robot, Max, and asks it to shoot him.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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People should not pay anyone who contacts them with cryptocurrency, wire transfers or gift cards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect (NTD) that affects the spine and is usually identified at birth.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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One such affliction is Tay-Sachs, a disease that disproportionately affects people of Ashkenazi descent and destroys brain and spinal nerve cells.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, Cuba released their names, ranks and ages.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The play had Gwath inbounding on the far sideline to BJ Davis, who passes to Miles Byrd at the top of the key.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The morning drive host on 680 The Fan caught passes from Ryan for three years.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While not everyone gets their wishes, those with no interest in taking on the deceptive — and challenging — role of a Traitor likely won't be chosen.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss gets one more possession, starting at its 31, with 55 seconds left in the first half.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Set against São Rafael Beach near Albufeira, this reimagined 149-room property impresses with Andrade’s signature style, one that marries whimsy with natural textures.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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None of these videos impresses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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