Synonyms of reaching

reaching

verb

present participle of reach

1

as in handing

to shift possession of (something) from one person to another

would you reach me the potatoes, please?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handing
• passing
• transferring
• giving
• carrying
• bucking
• handing over
• relaying
• delivering
• handling
• yielding
• rendering
• releasing
• surrendering
• relinquishing
• bearing
• pawing
• fingering
• turning over
• giving up
• ceding

2

as in contacting

to transmit information or requests to

you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contacting
• getting
• informing
• addressing
• telling
• communicating (with)
• calling
• getting hold of
• getting in touch with
• touching base (with)
• notifying
• advising
• instructing
• getting through (to)
• acquainting
• phoning
• familiarizing
• apprising
• telephoning
• enlightening
• briefing
• filling in
• buzzing
• keeping up (with)
• clueing
• ringing (up)
• wising (up)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influencing
• affecting
• impacting
• impressing
• touching
• striking
• swaying
• moving
• interesting
• involving
• bothering
• inspiring
• telling (on)
• attracting
• getting to
• concerning
• penetrating
• transporting
• fascinating
• trying
• carrying away
• disturbing
• plaguing
• stirring
• biasing
• dazzling
• worrying
• afflicting
• engaging
• ravishing
• stressing
• troubling
• harassing
• distressing
• enchanting
• entrancing
• upsetting
• piercing
• pestering
• smiting
• coloring
• perturbing
• wringing
• agitating
• captivating
• enrapturing
• disquieting
• enthralling
• charming
• straining
• flustering
• discomforting
• bewitching
• harrying
• discomposing
• alluring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tiring
• boring
• wearying
• palling
• jading
• underwhelming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reaching

All of Kalshi’s market odds on when a nuclear deal will happen are under 50% — with the exception of the parties reaching an accord before January 2029, the furthest out date out of any market. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Abaildayev allegedly stripped down after reaching the top of the bridge’s north tower. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026

Without reaching field goal range, Patterson and Gonzalez both tried 43-yarders. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

This feature helps the helicopter operate farther away from enemy defenses while still reaching its targets. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

While most reviews are positive, some customers reported long wait times for case resolution and difficulty reaching representatives. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

The squeeze is reaching Europe, reports The New York Times, where gas storage sits at 54% — the second-lowest summer level since 2011. — semafor.com, 31 July 2026

Despite some growing pains, Okot’s minutes have continued to increase, reaching a career-high 22 minutes in the July 11 game against Portland. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026

Despite a hot and humid final Sunday with temperatures reaching 98 degrees, the crowds following Scheffler and eventual winner Jackson Kouvin were as many as 10 rows deep. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026