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
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
As with many of A24's horror movies, we're left to ponder whether anything supernatural happens as Maud's quest reaches its apotheosis, proving that fanatical belief is enough to inspire great terrors.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
If Congress reaches a deal, enrollees should come back and look again, because their options and costs may have changed, Cox said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Noor reaches an audience of over 12 million social media followers and has had around two billion views for her digital content.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Allen doesn’t depict herself as the virtuous, scorned wife, but a real and raw person who cycles through anxiety and insecurity until everything reaches its bitter end.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
This may leave countries to do more in terms of adaption to the changing climate whether or not the shift reaches the most apocalyptic forecasts of climate campaigners.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
While some visit the capital, many prefer the rural reaches of the country, areas that have been hard-hit by the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 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
And those visitors milling around its upper reaches aren’t going anywhere fast.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 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
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
As with many of A24's horror movies, we're left to ponder whether anything supernatural happens as Maud's quest reaches its apotheosis, proving that fanatical belief is enough to inspire great terrors.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
If Congress reaches a deal, enrollees should come back and look again, because their options and costs may have changed, Cox said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Noor reaches an audience of over 12 million social media followers and has had around two billion views for her digital content.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Allen doesn’t depict herself as the virtuous, scorned wife, but a real and raw person who cycles through anxiety and insecurity until everything reaches its bitter end.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
This may leave countries to do more in terms of adaption to the changing climate whether or not the shift reaches the most apocalyptic forecasts of climate campaigners.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
While some visit the capital, many prefer the rural reaches of the country, areas that have been hard-hit by the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 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
And those visitors milling around its upper reaches aren’t going anywhere fast.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 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
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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
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Both sides issued statements blaming each other for the standoff, which affects over 10 million subscribers nationwide.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that affects areas with a lot of oil, including the scalp.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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The scant Republican opposition to his unbridled use of executive power is aired by rank-and-file members, not leaders.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cheney rose in the ranks of the administration and, after departing in 1973 and spending a year in the private sector, returned to the White House after Nixon’s resignation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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In California, Gavin Newsom‘s presidential ambitions stand to get a boost if his redistricting initiative, Proposition 50, passes.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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The trail passes through burn areas from massive wildfires, now sprinkled with young lodgepole pines and wildflowers.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Father Thornton records the entire process as part of his work for the Vatican, which gets scarier by the minute; hands blaze with fire, children's voices sing in cellars, evil nuns run about, and flashlights reveal satanic images in the dark.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Yeah, no, everybody who gets that chair gets cooked.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 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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From the ways in which games are developed to hacks for completing levels, Tan said the technology's ramifications across the sector can't be overstated.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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Like Swift does in the video, Kelce closed his hands into fists and waved his arms up and down in celebration as the singer excitedly cheered him on from a luxury box in the upper level of the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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