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
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
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, 9 Nov. 2025
By comparison, a married couple filing jointly reaches the 37% income tax bracket around $750,000 of taxable income for 2025.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
There is now a Belcourt newsletter that reaches 60,000 fans.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Moreover, the amount of water that ultimately reaches Bangladesh is significantly reduced because dam activities by China and India have limited the flow.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Musk said satellites can be used to control the amount of sunlight that reaches the planet.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Below, shop the 9 best thickening sprays, cosigned by experts for hair that reaches new heights.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 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
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
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, 9 Nov. 2025
By comparison, a married couple filing jointly reaches the 37% income tax bracket around $750,000 of taxable income for 2025.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2025
There is now a Belcourt newsletter that reaches 60,000 fans.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
Moreover, the amount of water that ultimately reaches Bangladesh is significantly reduced because dam activities by China and India have limited the flow.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Musk said satellites can be used to control the amount of sunlight that reaches the planet.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Below, shop the 9 best thickening sprays, cosigned by experts for hair that reaches new heights.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 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
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He is whisked away from a charity basketball event to his Air Force One, where Lieutenant Commander Robert Reeves (Jonah Hauer-King) hands him the Black Bag and instructs him to choose which retaliatory strike option to approve.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sullivan then hands Cameron his radio and tells him to take Jones to the medic truck.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 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
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While 96% of CEOs view innovation as central to sustainability, only one in four rank it among their top strategic priorities.—
Sanda Ojiambo,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, she was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general in the Maryland Army National Guard in recognition of the raid.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The lockers help lower cost per order by 30%, and Sea passes the savings on to consumers Li said.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Along the way, the train passes through dense forests and narrow river canyons.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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 20 Nov. 2025.
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