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
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
That structure can be a drawback for some families, particularly those who may need emergency access to funds before the child reaches adulthood.
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Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
As Bolis explained, Malvasia’s story reaches back to Monemvasia, the fortified Greek coastal town whose name the Venetians shortened to Malvasia.
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Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
A level 2 of 5 threat for severe storms extends further into Montana and the Dakotas and also reaches down to western Nebraska, which includes Bismarck, North Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota; Sheridan, Wyoming; and Valentine, Nebraska.
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Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
By the time the season reaches its conclusion, Lestat is still larger than life.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Once this happens, Earth reaches a point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its highest tilt toward the sun.
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Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The new series revolves around Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen, who journey across the farthest reaches of Ooo, encountering familiar faces and new dangers.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Expect the cooler, loftier reaches of the zone to command ever more attention.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When a wandering wolf threatens his fragile peace and slaughters his flock, Gaspard, blinded by rage, embarks on a perilous quest for vengeance — one that will lead him to the farthest reaches of his sorrow and guilt.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Kluivert didn’t stay long, but Room did, spending his international weeks travelling to the Caribbean and back, entering CONCACAF’s laborious World Cup qualifying competition at the first stage, playing for a team slowly building its way up from the lower reaches of FIFA’s rankings.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Some fans brought in drums and played ‘em in the far reaches of the upper decks, with the rhythmic sound never stopping while the ball was on the pitch.
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David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
From the far reaches of Brooklyn to the side streets of Chinatown and right into the beating heart of Lower Manhattan—the site of the Knicks’ Parade of Champions—the entire city was cloaked in blue and orange.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The American shad spends much of its adult life in the Atlantic Ocean but returns to the freshwater rivers in the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay to spawn.
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Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Verb
In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
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,
27 June 2026
That structure can be a drawback for some families, particularly those who may need emergency access to funds before the child reaches adulthood.
—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
As Bolis explained, Malvasia’s story reaches back to Monemvasia, the fortified Greek coastal town whose name the Venetians shortened to Malvasia.
—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
A level 2 of 5 threat for severe storms extends further into Montana and the Dakotas and also reaches down to western Nebraska, which includes Bismarck, North Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota; Sheridan, Wyoming; and Valentine, Nebraska.
—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
By the time the season reaches its conclusion, Lestat is still larger than life.
—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Once this happens, Earth reaches a point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its highest tilt toward the sun.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
Noun
Those booked at the jail may come from nearby locations or the far reaches of Sacramento County, which encompasses 994 square miles.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The new series revolves around Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen, who journey across the farthest reaches of Ooo, encountering familiar faces and new dangers.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Expect the cooler, loftier reaches of the zone to command ever more attention.
—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
When a wandering wolf threatens his fragile peace and slaughters his flock, Gaspard, blinded by rage, embarks on a perilous quest for vengeance — one that will lead him to the farthest reaches of his sorrow and guilt.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Kluivert didn’t stay long, but Room did, spending his international weeks travelling to the Caribbean and back, entering CONCACAF’s laborious World Cup qualifying competition at the first stage, playing for a team slowly building its way up from the lower reaches of FIFA’s rankings.
—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Some fans brought in drums and played ‘em in the far reaches of the upper decks, with the rhythmic sound never stopping while the ball was on the pitch.
—
David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
From the far reaches of Brooklyn to the side streets of Chinatown and right into the beating heart of Lower Manhattan—the site of the Knicks’ Parade of Champions—the entire city was cloaked in blue and orange.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The American shad spends much of its adult life in the Atlantic Ocean but returns to the freshwater rivers in the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay to spawn.
—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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Picking tomorrow’s outfit tonight, when no clock is running, hands your morning self a decision that is already made.
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His own ideal already hands workers a fortune.
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That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore.
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Because the system contacts the other party’s phone for verification, that person must also have the same three Google apps installed.
Verb
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Remote work affects different people in different ways, Bloom said.
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But there has been a 30% decline in North America’s wild bird population over the last 50 years, which affects the economy and our quality of life.
Noun
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Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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That's after the state passes its budget, which will determine how much Jersey City will receive.
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There’s a southern route that goes through the waters off Oman; a second route, which was used before the war, passes through the middle of the strait; and a third route further north is controlled by Iran.
Verb
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The Great American State Fair officially gets underway tonight, and people who can’t attend in person may be wondering how to watch the kickoff celebration from home.
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The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
Verb
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Newcastle are keen to get the Munoz transfer sealed, given that if the versatile attacker impresses on the global stage, that may prompt greater interest.
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What impresses Dubi most, however, is not Gasol's fame but his leadership style.
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Downtown Sacramento businesses remain skeptical that the state’s July return-to-office mandate affecting roughly 95,000 employees will actually materialize, even as foot traffic sits at 85% of April 2019 levels and local leaders rethink the urban core’s heavy reliance on office space.
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Dybantsa was in a heated race against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer to be the top pick as all three are projected to make immediate impacts at the professional level.
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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