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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İmamoğlu’s victory marked a departure, handing the city over to the CHP, the main opposition party.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
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The Mayo Clinic recommends contacting your doctor if symptoms worsen or don’t improve within one hour.—
Michelle Marchante
June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Gulstrom, who specializes in criminal and family law, also issued a no-contact order restricting him from contacting or being within 900 feet of the student, all other minor children and the high school.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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The team is just starting to assess cultural, socio-economic, political and other factors that may be influencing the differences, but Worthington said the biggest surprise in the data to him was that a number of the countries on the high end have endured profound collective strain.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Ricardi, whom the complaint identifies as the lead special agent on the case, is accused of helping secure the indictment, testifying before the grand jury, assisting prosecutors throughout the trial, and influencing major decisions in the prosecution.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 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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Enzo Fernandez — Argentina/Chelsea Fernandez scored 15 goals from midfield for Chelsea last season, but his elite passing will be more valuable to an Argentina side which continues to orbit around Messi.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The seven-week-old puppies were passed out asleep after a long, hard day of being dogs, but that didn’t stop people from getting their hands on them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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After the crowd was getting restless with some boos, Mexico has added to its lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
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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Process automation and technology (PA & T) remains a second-half-of-the-year story due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, impacting shipments and delaying upgrades.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Countless fans have taken to social media with similar issues, but some were too nervous to talk with WBZ-TV on camera for fear of it impacting their status.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The attendees debated where all these new treatments might fit in, especially with Eli Lilly currently dominating the market for shots and impressing attendees with data from its experimental triple-acting drug retatrutide that produced the most weight loss seen yet.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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As children mature, parents (and society at large) prepare them for adulthood by impressing upon them the fact that their actions have consequences, and their agency increases.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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