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
The protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
That commitment to authenticity became especially clear after his video about being cut from the G-League went viral, reaching over 270,000 views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Butter crocks are designed with an air-tight seal and a separate space to store water at the bottom that prevents air from reaching the butter, which can lead to spoiling.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
That included winning three of the last six Super Bowls while appearing in five of them, while also reaching the AFC Championship Game for seven consecutive seasons.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But after agency officials euthanized 33 adult male sea lions at the falls, the number of steelhead reaching their destination went from hundreds to thousands.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
According to linguist Gorrie, the story had traveled far and been translated multiple times before reaching Walpole in London.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
For math, the district again saw 49% of students reaching their growth targets -- or two percentage points below the state average.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
OpenAI also expects to burn through 14 times more cash than Anthropic before reaching profitability.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
That commitment to authenticity became especially clear after his video about being cut from the G-League went viral, reaching over 270,000 views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Butter crocks are designed with an air-tight seal and a separate space to store water at the bottom that prevents air from reaching the butter, which can lead to spoiling.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
That included winning three of the last six Super Bowls while appearing in five of them, while also reaching the AFC Championship Game for seven consecutive seasons.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But after agency officials euthanized 33 adult male sea lions at the falls, the number of steelhead reaching their destination went from hundreds to thousands.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
According to linguist Gorrie, the story had traveled far and been translated multiple times before reaching Walpole in London.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
For math, the district again saw 49% of students reaching their growth targets -- or two percentage points below the state average.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
OpenAI also expects to burn through 14 times more cash than Anthropic before reaching profitability.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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An attack on Greenland would shatter NATO, handing a strategic victory to Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin as the world's most successful defensive alliance collapses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the 40th minute, Evan Vaden buried a header into the top left corner of the net off an excellent ball from Lucas Petersen, handing Mission Bay a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Public Health staff said the affected healthcare facilities are contacting patients and employees who may have been exposed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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There's no word on delivery for this one, so interested buyers are best contacting the firm directly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
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Industrial demand versus pure investment appeal Gold's role remains primarily as a monetary asset and store of value, with minimal industrial demand influencing its price.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Industry experts note that rising food costs, value concerns and broader health trends, including new federal dietary guidelines recommending higher protein intake, are all influencing menus, too.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Galliano, who was famously fired from Dior in 2011, after making antisemitic comments in a bar in Paris, also attended the show, as well as Jean Paul Gaultier, a show of baton-passing if there ever were one.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Authorities said Richardson was driving 104 mph and dangerously passing other motorists on the highway.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Those eight factors are eating healthy, being active, not smoking, getting high sleep quality, and managing weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Uhlaender, 41, won the race in skeleton, but the manipulation kept her from getting the requisite points to qualify for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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University officials tried to reassure the campus that the impacts of the new policy would be minimal, affecting only a small portion of the classes being offered and that class cancellations wouldn’t create any obstacles preventing students from staying on course to graduate.—
Juan A. Lozano,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The couple say the constant anxiety and weeks indoors have taken a toll, affecting their sleep and their health.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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The art market at large is still showing distress signals, with a spate of brick-and-mortar galleries closing, notable galleries pulling out of art fairs, and US tariffs heavily impacting costs.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Monday games in Atlanta and Charlotte were moved to the afternoon as the storm was still impacting travel throughout the region.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meta shares spiked 10% after impressing analysts with robust results and quarterly revenue guidance on Wednesday.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The service The concierge team has a, ‘your wish is our command’ philosophy and pride themselves on impressing guests behind their wildest dreams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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