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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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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
Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
In addition to the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, the collaboration between Pemberton and May also reaches the Rock Digital Song Sales tally, which is slightly more all-encompassing, as all subgenres of rock are eligible for the rundown.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 June 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, 19 June 2026
JioHotstar’s Bharath Ram cited nearly 100 million connected televisions in India as context for the platform’s accelerating CTV push, while Soni said YouTube now reaches more than 75 million Indian adults aged 18 and above on connected TV screens.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 19 June 2026
Once this happens, Earth reaches a point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its highest tilt toward the sun.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Avoid overhead sprinklers and choose soaker hoses, drip irrigation, or hand-watering so that water is delivered low and slow and reaches the roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Stress reaches the gut directly and can send it either way — diarrhea or constipation — or cause incomplete bowel movements.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 June 2026
The American shad spends much of its adult life in the Atlantic Ocean but returns to the freshwater rivers in the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay to spawn.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Among those playing back in 1896 — the first time the USGA brought the Open to the outer reaches of Long Island — was John Shippen, the African-American golf teacher and club maker at the club who, as a 16-year-old, joined Shinnecock tribe member Oscar Bunn on the tee sheet.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Old-Florida vibes are alive and well at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, just outside Lake City near the small town of Fort White in the state’s north-central reaches.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
While wind speeds are expected to stay relatively low, forecasters warn that the storm could drench the Gulf coast with up to a foot of rain from Texas to the far western reaches of the Florida Panhandle.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The structural integrity of section 325 was in question as the roar of the crowd caused the upper reaches of the arena to literally start rumbling.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Each spring the skies over central Nebraska fill with a special sound—a rolling, trumpeting, almost prehistoric chorus—as a slew of sandhill cranes descend on the wide and shallow reaches of the Platte River.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
He-Man — ended up on Earth as a child in the new Masters of the Universe, far away from the evil reaches of Skeletor.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
Verb
By the time the season reaches its conclusion, Lestat is still larger than life.
—Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
In addition to the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, the collaboration between Pemberton and May also reaches the Rock Digital Song Sales tally, which is slightly more all-encompassing, as all subgenres of rock are eligible for the rundown.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 June 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, 19 June 2026
JioHotstar’s Bharath Ram cited nearly 100 million connected televisions in India as context for the platform’s accelerating CTV push, while Soni said YouTube now reaches more than 75 million Indian adults aged 18 and above on connected TV screens.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 19 June 2026
Once this happens, Earth reaches a point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its highest tilt toward the sun.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Avoid overhead sprinklers and choose soaker hoses, drip irrigation, or hand-watering so that water is delivered low and slow and reaches the roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Stress reaches the gut directly and can send it either way — diarrhea or constipation — or cause incomplete bowel movements.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Noun
From the far reaches of Brooklyn to the side streets of Chinatown and right into the beating heart of Lower Manhattan—the site of the Knicks’ Parade of Champions—the entire city was cloaked in blue and orange.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 June 2026
The American shad spends much of its adult life in the Atlantic Ocean but returns to the freshwater rivers in the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay to spawn.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Among those playing back in 1896 — the first time the USGA brought the Open to the outer reaches of Long Island — was John Shippen, the African-American golf teacher and club maker at the club who, as a 16-year-old, joined Shinnecock tribe member Oscar Bunn on the tee sheet.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Old-Florida vibes are alive and well at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, just outside Lake City near the small town of Fort White in the state’s north-central reaches.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
While wind speeds are expected to stay relatively low, forecasters warn that the storm could drench the Gulf coast with up to a foot of rain from Texas to the far western reaches of the Florida Panhandle.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The structural integrity of section 325 was in question as the roar of the crowd caused the upper reaches of the arena to literally start rumbling.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Each spring the skies over central Nebraska fill with a special sound—a rolling, trumpeting, almost prehistoric chorus—as a slew of sandhill cranes descend on the wide and shallow reaches of the Platte River.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
He-Man — ended up on Earth as a child in the new Masters of the Universe, far away from the evil reaches of Skeletor.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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The shrewd, long-serving Obama hands Jarrett and Tina Tchen coached this project through all the minefields Chicago inevitably put in its way.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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If a child meets the criteria, and doesn't require more intensive care at the hospital, Diouf hands them packets of Plumpy'Nut.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Verb
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That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore.—
Melissa Scanlan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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Because the system contacts the other party’s phone for verification, that person must also have the same three Google apps installed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Scientific American spoke with Devika Bhushan, a public health physician and adjunct faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine, who studies gender norms, about the ways in which fatherhood affects men’s brains and the mental health struggles dads face.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
21 June 2026
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More than four decades later, Campbell says the loss still affects her every day.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Then this private driveway passes fruit trees, a vineyard, and mature plantings, before finally reaching the impressive colonial that is at the heart of this nearly four-acre country estate at 46 Andrews Road in Wolcott.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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While there are no rideshare services available in Cannon Beach, there is a NW Connector bus route that runs multiple stops in town, with three-day passes available for $25 or seven-day passes for $30.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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And the referee, who gets it together in time to brandish a yellow card.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Newcastle are keen to get the Munoz transfer sealed, given that if the versatile attacker impresses on the global stage, that may prompt greater interest.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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What impresses Dubi most, however, is not Gasol's fame but his leadership style.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2004, this is the second location in Cairo for the Four Seasons—there’s also the First Residence across the river in Giza—a brand that’s known internationally for its consistently high level of amiable and personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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