reaches 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of reach
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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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reaches

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noun

plural of reach
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
Verb
The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return. Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Sinatra’s Ultimate Christmas reaches the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025 In addition to the Top Streaming Albums roster, Presley’s hugely successful collection reaches a new peak on the Top Country Albums and Top Rock Albums lists as well. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 The tune reaches Billboard’s list of the most popular tracks on TikTok—measured by uses and how many people hear each song on the app—for the first time, well over a decade after its release. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 If both happen, then Atlanta wins the division and reaches the playoffs, and Tampa Bay is eliminated. Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Place under the broiler and broil, turning every 30 seconds until the meat is well browned on all sides and the tenderloin’s center reaches 125 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium rare. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
  • Spoonful of Comfort then contacts the recipient to find out the recipient’s food preferences.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The Social Security Administration contacts more than 1 million people each year to recover payments sent in error and many work out repayment plans.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The number of deaths is in keeping with Arkansas' rank among fire deaths nationally.
    Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
  • Being picked to join the ranks of her dad's alma mater (Bob even appeared on a 1978 episode) was a dream come true, which made being fired from the show her worst nightmare.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Very few times did hourly levels read 0 ppb, meaning no presence of the gas.
    Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • The deadly floods that struck Texas on the 4th of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise to near-historic levels in a matter of minutes, officials said at a press conference Saturday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • That philosophy informs every technology decision, from AI investments to platform upgrades.
    Peter High, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • And when someone from that organization informs him that no one has printed out the petition he’s supposed to present to the governor in mere hours, he’s just pissed.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The film served as an effective springboard to eventually launch Reiner into the upper echelons of Hollywood filmmakers in the '80s and '90s, with an enviable and diverse roster of near-instant classics to his credit, including When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, Misery and A Few Good Men.
    Scott Huver, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • As far as he’s concerned, once superyachts reach a certain size, high levels of confidentiality become an everyday part of transacting with the highest echelon of buyers.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.
    Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025
  • England currently stands at No. 5 in the FIFA world rankings after reaching as high as No. 2 last year.
    Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025

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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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