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 Angels are on track to miss the postseason for a 12th consecutive season, prompting restless fans to call for new owners who will invest in building a team capable of reaching the playoffs.
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Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
So far, researchers have found tube systems on Mars reaching over 746 miles (1,200 kilometers), enough to cover the continental United States three times over.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
This will also usher in noticeably cooler temperatures for much of the West for Tuesday into Wednesday, with highs going from the 70s and 80s for most of Monday down into the 60s and barely reaching the 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
The New York Knicks are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Hey Jim, thanks for reaching back out and thanks for the clarification.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
As the war [by Russia in Ukraine] rages on, Sakha culture is increasingly reaching beyond its borders and building new connections with the East.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
During his time, City have won four Carabao Cups in a row, a domestic treble, a ‘proper’ treble, four titles in a row (never been done) and six titles out of seven, in an era when the champions tend to drop off the season after reaching the top.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Beef prices rose more than 60% over the past year, reaching an average of 18,500 pesos ($13) per kilogram in Buenos Aires in May, according to the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute.
—Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
So far, researchers have found tube systems on Mars reaching over 746 miles (1,200 kilometers), enough to cover the continental United States three times over.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
This will also usher in noticeably cooler temperatures for much of the West for Tuesday into Wednesday, with highs going from the 70s and 80s for most of Monday down into the 60s and barely reaching the 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
The New York Knicks are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Hey Jim, thanks for reaching back out and thanks for the clarification.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
As the war [by Russia in Ukraine] rages on, Sakha culture is increasingly reaching beyond its borders and building new connections with the East.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
During his time, City have won four Carabao Cups in a row, a domestic treble, a ‘proper’ treble, four titles in a row (never been done) and six titles out of seven, in an era when the champions tend to drop off the season after reaching the top.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Beef prices rose more than 60% over the past year, reaching an average of 18,500 pesos ($13) per kilogram in Buenos Aires in May, according to the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute.
—Clara Preve, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Instead of handing teams raw indicators, AI can translate emerging threats into what matters for executives, analysts, IT or clinical operations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Global Constellation, which is a Vuelta company, is handing all international rights and co-representing North American rights with Gersh.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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An Independence judge also barred Driscoll from contacting his ex-wife, and ordered Driscoll to attend a domestic violence intervention program and refrain from making any online posts referencing her in any way.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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The organization also said Cuban authorities did not make any attempt to deal with the planes through some other means, including contacting them over the radio or guiding them out of the area.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Traditionally written as letters to Catholic bishops and the wider church, encyclicals offer authoritative guidance on major moral, social, or political questions and often shape Catholic thought for generations, even influencing debates that reach far beyond the Vatican.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
26 May 2026
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While DSOs are generally barred from directly influencing medical decisions, several states have brought lawsuits citing a corporate culture that pressures dentists to maximize profit.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Set the scene After weaving through downtown Nassau, passing the towering cruise ships in port, and waiting in traffic on the bridge to Paradise Island, arriving at the Ocean Club is a breath of fresh air (and a sigh of relief).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Alyssa Olsen from New Zealand and Mason Van Zeeland from Wisconsin told ABC News that passing hikers had warned them about the presence of grizzly bears before one grizzly bear ran past them and a second stopped near them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Dress Deals There’s something about summer that makes getting dressed feel dramatically easier once dresses enter the picture.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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However, some critics are also concerned that getting a weight loss prescription online is usually much easier than getting one through an in-person appointment.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Can soda go back and forth between cold and room temperature without affecting the quality?—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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That’s just over half the average cost of $145,000 for all fraud cases, which also include incidents affecting private companies and government agencies.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Newman also said the crisis is unevenly distributed, disproportionately impacting low-income families who can’t afford private tutoring.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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Analysts said the move to impose VAT would drive a significant number of consumers back to cash transactions to avoid costly charges, and risked hurting the country’s position as a leader on the continent in mobile money and fintech in addition to impacting diaspora remittances.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
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Coleman, meanwhile, could step in right away for significant touches in Denver’s backfield after impressing at the Broncos’ rookie minicamp two weekends ago.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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But Jakucionis went on to crack the Heat’s rotation in December by impressing coaches with his energy, playmaking skills and ability to hold up on defense.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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