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
Cloud cover originally prevented rescuers from reaching him, in addition to wind and snow as the elevation climbed to 4,100 feet.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 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
Reading scores, meanwhile, continued to decline during that period, reaching their lowest point since 1990 in eighth graders and pre-2003 levels for fourth graders; only last year did some states start to see slight improvements.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026
Santa Margarita’s boys medley relay featured Sam Zhou, Taylor Thongintra and Darren Nguyen before reaching Korner.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Temperatures are expected to continue to climb Tuesday, reaching the mid-80s by the afternoon.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 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
Reading scores, meanwhile, continued to decline during that period, reaching their lowest point since 1990 in eighth graders and pre-2003 levels for fourth graders; only last year did some states start to see slight improvements.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026
Santa Margarita’s boys medley relay featured Sam Zhou, Taylor Thongintra and Darren Nguyen before reaching Korner.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Temperatures are expected to continue to climb Tuesday, reaching the mid-80s by the afternoon.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Netflix has done this before, handing the series its third season around this time last year before Season 2 arrived on the streamer in August 2025.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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High up on the curving walls to either side were large murals painted in the 1930s by the artist Barry Faulkner portraying Thomas Jefferson handing the Declaration to John Hancock and the ratification of the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Residents, students, and community members can change that by speaking at town meetings, contacting their representatives, and supporting organizations that advocate for Housing First strategies.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587(7LOCKUP).—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The atmospheric circulation in the tropics already appears to be showing signs of El Niño impacts and the pattern may already be influencing things, Phil Klotzbach, a senior research scientist at Colorado State University, told USA TODAY on May 11.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Doesn’t this risk influencing the jury’s choice, favoring certain countries for example?—
Norine Raja,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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The Broncos have revamped their passing offense this offseason after the acquisition of Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The two scores gave Dorofeyev nine for the playoffs, passing Howden for the league lead.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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This housing push doesn’t have to do with the construction of new housing as much as getting tenants in the door, which might seem like an odd issue to have in a city with as acute of a housing demand as New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The broader macro environment is also affecting consumer choices.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Wildfires burning in Miami-Dade and Broward counties have collectively consumed thousands of acres, reducing local air quality and impacting visibility along roadways.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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What things are impacting restitution processes?—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 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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Trevor and Josh then tripped around in Bill Hull’s Suburban, impressing girls and joyriding to the coast and up to Eugene with a friend.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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