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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Even the artists whose work all this machinery is supposedly serving no longer have a reliable way to know what real audiences actually want, since whatever feedback reaches them may already have passed through the same apparatus built to distort that feedback in the first place.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Moreover, as the tension between Penelope and Casey reaches a boiling point, Lori and Malcolm let the girls sort things out for themselves.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
But that’s what football – yes, football – purists are going to have to deal with as this summer’s World Cup reaches its dramatic conclusion in New Jersey’s Meadowlands on July 19.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Oedipus eventually reaches his release date around the same time that Laius feels his grip slipping.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Maintain a vigorous simmer until the syrup reaches 220° on a candy thermometer or has reduced to approximately 11/2 cups, about 5 minutes.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Whether that pencils out will depend on the data these early deployments produce, and whether that data reaches the finance teams who approve budgets.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Sloane, who has increased his fastball velocity by over 10 mph since last spring and now reaches 90, hit the gym hard.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Next, Hulse travelled to Jabalia, in the northern reaches of the Gaza Strip, where the situation was even worse.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Like Israel, Ukraine is almost guaranteed to reach the upper reaches of the scoreboard due to events outside the contest.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Rhythm Nation is a movement of people of all reaches and backgrounds seeking to give and receive love free of judgment.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Once in the far reaches of the north stand, the impact of the wind became impossible to ignore.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Now, a new discovery in the far reaches of our solar system is challenging that assumption.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Although hantavirus cases once were limited to the southern reaches of Patagonia, now 83% of cases are found in Argentina’s far north, according to the Health Ministry.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Verb
And if New York reaches the NBA Finals, the challenge could become either the Oklahoma City Thunder frontcourt of Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren, or Victor Wembanyama in an NBA Cup Final rematch.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Even the artists whose work all this machinery is supposedly serving no longer have a reliable way to know what real audiences actually want, since whatever feedback reaches them may already have passed through the same apparatus built to distort that feedback in the first place.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Moreover, as the tension between Penelope and Casey reaches a boiling point, Lori and Malcolm let the girls sort things out for themselves.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
But that’s what football – yes, football – purists are going to have to deal with as this summer’s World Cup reaches its dramatic conclusion in New Jersey’s Meadowlands on July 19.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Oedipus eventually reaches his release date around the same time that Laius feels his grip slipping.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Maintain a vigorous simmer until the syrup reaches 220° on a candy thermometer or has reduced to approximately 11/2 cups, about 5 minutes.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Whether that pencils out will depend on the data these early deployments produce, and whether that data reaches the finance teams who approve budgets.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Sloane, who has increased his fastball velocity by over 10 mph since last spring and now reaches 90, hit the gym hard.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Noun
Where growth is happening around New York City actually supports the Celina story, as four incorporated places in the New York metro’s outer reaches were among the country’s 200 fastest-growing places by percentage change.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Next, Hulse travelled to Jabalia, in the northern reaches of the Gaza Strip, where the situation was even worse.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Like Israel, Ukraine is almost guaranteed to reach the upper reaches of the scoreboard due to events outside the contest.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Rhythm Nation is a movement of people of all reaches and backgrounds seeking to give and receive love free of judgment.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Once in the far reaches of the north stand, the impact of the wind became impossible to ignore.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Now, a new discovery in the far reaches of our solar system is challenging that assumption.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Although hantavirus cases once were limited to the southern reaches of Patagonia, now 83% of cases are found in Argentina’s far north, according to the Health Ministry.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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Jesus Vasquez hands a petition to another student.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The partnership hands a big win to OpenAI’s biggest competitor at the peak of Musk’s public feud with OpenAI, and provides a roadmap to where the relationship between Musk and Anthropic could head next.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Parents can also rest easy knowing that the infotainment system includes automatic 911 emergency assistance technology that contacts first responders in the event of a collision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Agencies recruit clients, assign photographers when a client contacts the agency, pay the bills, and handle contracts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The recall affects some products sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The fungus affects pumpkins, squash and melons.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Everton assets will also be big differentials, so again, their players are good picks for those FPL managers chasing rank.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Buoyed by a circle of alumni, the sophomores have climbed the ranks of the city’s junior varsity debate league.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The central Sahel is defined by the continent-spanning arid belt that passes through Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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An egg that passes visual and smell inspection up to three weeks past the expiration date is almost certainly still good, regardless of what the carton says.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Today, the park impresses with its modern engineering and renowned aesthetics.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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More than just its scale, though, the project impresses with its use of recycled materials, including everything from wind turbine blades to old windows.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Toulouse, aware of the level of interest, sanctioned a move in the belief that Canvot would become an outstanding talent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The spa One level below the lobby is an enormous indoor swimming pool (caps required) and whirlpool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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