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
Jim Rasenberger,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
Anglers may be pleased with the smallmouth bass population in the upper reaches of the river or the largemouth bass and catfish in the lower reaches.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Hidden above the 110 Freeway, 500 yards from the outer reaches of Dodger Stadium’s vast parking lots, stand rows of fruit trees growing guavas and avocados, peaches and pomegranates.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The centerpiece is Lewis Vineyard, located in the southern reaches of Carneros.
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
With his incomparable voice and delivery, not to mention his way with timing, Foxx and costar Demond Wilson took the show into the upper reaches of the Nielsen ratings.
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Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 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
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
This year, as the country celebrates the document that Adams and Jefferson helped create, American providentialism is still being championed in the highest reaches of government.
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Jim Rasenberger,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
Anglers may be pleased with the smallmouth bass population in the upper reaches of the river or the largemouth bass and catfish in the lower reaches.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Hidden above the 110 Freeway, 500 yards from the outer reaches of Dodger Stadium’s vast parking lots, stand rows of fruit trees growing guavas and avocados, peaches and pomegranates.
—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The centerpiece is Lewis Vineyard, located in the southern reaches of Carneros.
—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
With his incomparable voice and delivery, not to mention his way with timing, Foxx and costar Demond Wilson took the show into the upper reaches of the Nielsen ratings.
—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Those booked at the jail may come from nearby locations or the far reaches of Sacramento County, which encompasses 994 square miles.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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For my own hat, Adams hands the shaping over to Ryan McBride, a fellow manager who has worked alongside him for most of Adam's tenure.
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Suffering from a broken rib and sinus infection, Remco Evenepoel hands his bidon to a child on the roadside and dismounts his bike.
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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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What matters is understanding how disruption affects services, revenue streams, customer commitments and regulatory obligations most critical to the business.
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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Over the next couple of decades, Saez advanced through the ranks of the bank and played a key role in integrating systems when SunTrust merged with BB&T in 2019 to form Truist Bank.
Verb
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If your plants are looking wilted or their pots are drying out super-fast, consider temporarily moving them to a lightly shaded section of your patio or garden until the heat wave passes.
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Independence Day morning offers one of the best opportunities in decades, as the distant ice giant passes extraordinarily close to Mars in the predawn sky.
Verb
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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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Their combative behavior gets under your skin as Mars and Uranus align!
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.
Noun
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Temperatures in a vehicle, especially one sitting on hot, sunny pavement, can quickly heat up to dangerous levels that can lead to heat stroke and death.
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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