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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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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
Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Our friends would have snowmobiles waiting to go beyond where the main gondola reaches on Aspen Mountain.
—Taylor Eisenhauer, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Cook at this high heat until the beef reaches 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, or 150°F for medium.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Also, the amount of sunlight that reaches an area can change dramatically over the growing season, so re-check every week or so to make sure nothing is obstructing access to sunlight.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
In San Francisco, the share reaches nearly 30%.
—Jill Stegman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Grabs How the snowboarder reaches down and holds the board during a jump.
—Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The least powerful of them only provide electric assistance when the cyclist is pedaling and don't offer propulsion when the bicycle reaches 20 mph.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Bardy said the attendance typically reaches 10,000 people and thousands of dogs — and sometimes other pets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The endangered species migrates each summer from Mexico into the southernmost reaches of the United States.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
His honest journey meant that his interpretations of Hamlet or Aaron came from the darkest reaches of his soul.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
That would place the development within a section of Meridian Road whose traffic is expected to rise by 55% over the next 25 years, according to the Idaho Transportation Department, as the city’s southern reaches continue to grow.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Nestled in these cloistered reaches, hippie spiritual communes proliferated, along with their secret gardens.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
So local news in aggregate reaches over a million people every night.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Anantara’s Qasr Al Sarab is the stuff of dreams that emerges from the far reaches of the Rub’ Al Khali—literally the Empty Quarter—like a mirage.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
That could be a spaceship flying over an alien planet, a blimp over a European city set in the 1950s drawing from a photo, or an tapir running through far reaches of the Amazon rainforest.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
That lineage reaches back to the Taíno people of Borikén, whose social organization, relationship to land, communal life, and expressive culture were documented, however imperfectly and through colonial lenses, by figures such as Christopher Columbus and Bartolomé de las Casas.
—Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Our friends would have snowmobiles waiting to go beyond where the main gondola reaches on Aspen Mountain.
—Taylor Eisenhauer, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Cook at this high heat until the beef reaches 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, or 150°F for medium.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Also, the amount of sunlight that reaches an area can change dramatically over the growing season, so re-check every week or so to make sure nothing is obstructing access to sunlight.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
In San Francisco, the share reaches nearly 30%.
—Jill Stegman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Grabs How the snowboarder reaches down and holds the board during a jump.
—Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The least powerful of them only provide electric assistance when the cyclist is pedaling and don't offer propulsion when the bicycle reaches 20 mph.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Bardy said the attendance typically reaches 10,000 people and thousands of dogs — and sometimes other pets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The world is home to gigantic storms bigger than Australia, 100-mph winds pummeling its northern reaches and a rocky moon named Io orbiting it that is notoriously riddled with lava-spewing volcanoes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The endangered species migrates each summer from Mexico into the southernmost reaches of the United States.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
His honest journey meant that his interpretations of Hamlet or Aaron came from the darkest reaches of his soul.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
That would place the development within a section of Meridian Road whose traffic is expected to rise by 55% over the next 25 years, according to the Idaho Transportation Department, as the city’s southern reaches continue to grow.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Nestled in these cloistered reaches, hippie spiritual communes proliferated, along with their secret gardens.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
So local news in aggregate reaches over a million people every night.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Anantara’s Qasr Al Sarab is the stuff of dreams that emerges from the far reaches of the Rub’ Al Khali—literally the Empty Quarter—like a mirage.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
That could be a spaceship flying over an alien planet, a blimp over a European city set in the 1950s drawing from a photo, or an tapir running through far reaches of the Amazon rainforest.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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Accept and embrace what the reach for more revenue hands us.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The case changes hands Meanwhile, the detective who initially investigated Harris’ killing retired from CPD.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When a debt collection agency first contacts you, they're legally required to send a validation notice within five days.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2025
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Every positive test goes to a Medical Review Officer — a physician who contacts the donor to determine whether there’s a legitimate medical explanation.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In Colorado, food insecurity affects 1 in 8 people.—
Jack Buffington,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even just rolling your head in one direction affects how that sled tracks on the ice.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ramstead is a firefighter and paramedic who was hired by the Pasadena Fire Department in 2005 and promoted to the rank of captain in 2016.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The files have created some genuine issues for news organizations, whose ranks are filled with individuals with whom Epstein hoped to forge personal connections.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Weather Service also said in its daily forecast discussion that a change in the current dry, mild weather pattern is coming toward the end of next week as a weak system passes mainly through Oregon and Washington.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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After the deadline passes, no new candidates may enter the race or withdraw their declarations.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With reactive Uranus stationing direct in your 5th House of Creativity, a passion project or date idea gets a jolt, inviting you to try something new on a whim.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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This gets pretty interesting with his RFA status.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Woodard's philosophy is to put the best players on the field, which includes any freshman who impresses her.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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This particular model impresses with its trendy dark brown and pink colors, as well as its unique fit.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sam Darnold played at a high level all year for Seattle before having arguably the best game of his career against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game.—
Robert Mays,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, other guests had reported high carbon monoxide levels and symptoms consistent with exposure, the news outlet reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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