1
as in handing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacting
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 influencing
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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Recent Examples of reaching
That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.
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Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Since then, construction employment has gained ground, reaching 65,200 in April, a 44% increase from 2010, according to the Connecticut Labor Department, but still a slow slog over more than 15 years.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
She is remembered not only for reaching the extraordinary age of 111, but for a lifetime marked by faith, perseverance and service to others, according to previous Bee reporting.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
The 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers were 12 games under (30-42) on June 21 and finished 92-70, earning a Wild Card spot and reaching the National League Championship Series.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
For many supporters gathered in Atlanta this weekend, simply reaching the tournament is already a milestone.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Of those, 1-3 would become major hurricanes reaching Category 3 status or above.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The system can reportedly target threats flying as low as 50 feet above the ground and at altitudes reaching approximately 17 miles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
In April, Storm Duncan took a direct approach to reaching tech workers and posted his $8 million Marin County property on LinkedIn, offering an exchange for Anthropic stock.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Since then, construction employment has gained ground, reaching 65,200 in April, a 44% increase from 2010, according to the Connecticut Labor Department, but still a slow slog over more than 15 years.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
She is remembered not only for reaching the extraordinary age of 111, but for a lifetime marked by faith, perseverance and service to others, according to previous Bee reporting.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
The 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers were 12 games under (30-42) on June 21 and finished 92-70, earning a Wild Card spot and reaching the National League Championship Series.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026
For many supporters gathered in Atlanta this weekend, simply reaching the tournament is already a milestone.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Of those, 1-3 would become major hurricanes reaching Category 3 status or above.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The system can reportedly target threats flying as low as 50 feet above the ground and at altitudes reaching approximately 17 miles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
In April, Storm Duncan took a direct approach to reaching tech workers and posted his $8 million Marin County property on LinkedIn, offering an exchange for Anthropic stock.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Ultimately, the Mariners took care of business in the 10th inning and won the contest 5-4, handing Baltimore its fourth loss in a row.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The young officer in the court was even more generous, handing me a badge that granted me access not only to the press room but also to the courtroom.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
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The 23-year-old striker has been on West Ham’s radar for some time, first contacting his representatives over a potential transfer in 2023.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Police were able to get a positive ID by contacting the gym and found his address.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Also influencing today's trade, the Bank of Japan has hiked rates to 1%, the highest level since 1995.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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But prediction markets may not be only influencing international affairs.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Johnson said Williams and his receivers are much better aligned on passing routes compared to the same stage of the offseason program last year.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Ogwumike, who spent the past two seasons in Seattle, also grabbed nine rebounds to move into fourth on the WNBA career list, passing Rebekkah Brunson.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The show follows a musician, Hannah Wells (Ella Bright), getting into a fake relationship with the captain of the university hockey team, Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), to get the attention of her crush.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Write some of this century’s most devastating songs about the ecstasy of getting together.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Democratic states, including California, have fought back by filing lawsuits against federal agencies over certain policies and actions affecting governments programs such as SNAP.—
Lizzie Kane
June 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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If left untreated, the illness can progress to widespread muscle weakness and paralysis, potentially affecting breathing and requiring intensive medical care.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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At the request of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and to allow for the safety of the firefighters, FPL temporarily isolated a section of one power line in the immediate area of the fire, impacting 38 customers.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Brian Crawford and his wife Laura helped form the nonprofit, Protect the Paluxy Valley, to fight against encroaching development impacting the rural area.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Johnson was pivotal in all of those wins, impressing Boyle with his poise in the clutch.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Dec. 2025
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Tuipulotu let his play speak for itself, his off-the-field workouts and preparation, especially, impressing his teammates and the new administration.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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