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
Buckhead Heritage, a historic preservation organization, will make a historic building its new headquarters after reaching an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.
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Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
7 July 2026
Tehran has paused fragile negotiations with the US aimed at reaching a lasting deal to end their conflict during the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February, on the first day of the war.
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Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
After reaching the top, Lamei encouraged her to pause before descending.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Jean-Marie Le Pen shocks France by reaching the presidential runoff, losing to Jacques Chirac in a landslide.
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
Lawyers for the students argued the justices should get involved because courts across the country are reaching different conclusions about whether laws like Texas’ are constitutional.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Much of the eastern half of the United States is about to endure a brutal heatwave with heat index temperatures potentially reaching 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Hurricanes are coming off their best season in decades, going 10-2 in the regular season before winning three College Football Playoff games and reaching their first national championship game since the 2002 season.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
7 July 2026
Tehran has paused fragile negotiations with the US aimed at reaching a lasting deal to end their conflict during the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February, on the first day of the war.
—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 July 2026
After reaching the top, Lamei encouraged her to pause before descending.
—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Jean-Marie Le Pen shocks France by reaching the presidential runoff, losing to Jacques Chirac in a landslide.
—
ABC News,
6 July 2026
Lawyers for the students argued the justices should get involved because courts across the country are reaching different conclusions about whether laws like Texas’ are constitutional.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Much of the eastern half of the United States is about to endure a brutal heatwave with heat index temperatures potentially reaching 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Hurricanes are coming off their best season in decades, going 10-2 in the regular season before winning three College Football Playoff games and reaching their first national championship game since the 2002 season.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Golden State finished with a season-high 15 steals after handing Atlanta back-to-back losses to start the Dream's 0-4 road trip.
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Voice assistants already complete purchases and arrange food deliveries, without handing control back to the user.
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Most healthy people recover without treatment, but the CDC recommends contacting a health care provider if symptoms are severe, don’t go away or lead to dehydration.
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Consumer Reports advises contacting customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
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Fintech companies are consumerizing DAFs and automating estate planning, while AI is poised to become a powerful philanthropic advisor, influencing where vast sums are directed.
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Now more questions will be raised about how involved the president was in influencing FIFA’s ruling.
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However, the bill was so contentious that in order to squeak it through, legislators stuffed it full of carve-outs and exemptions, allowing cities to delay implementation by passing their own plans to add density.
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Rather than moving directly to their new institution, many spend days or weeks passing through federal transfer centers and local detention facilities before reaching their final destination.
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Farmer, who had a right forearm strain, went 2-for-20 with a home run at Columbus while getting reps at catcher.
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Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
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And women who suspect their period pain is more severe than normal should not hesitate to speak with a health care provider, especially if symptoms are affecting their quality of life.
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The heat is affecting how air pollution disperses over the region, National Weather Service meteorologist Carol Ciliberti said Sunday.
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Meanwhile, turbulence is getting more frequent and severe, which is impacting flights in a variety of ways.
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From riding on attractions and experiencing cruise excursions, to sitting on furniture or even drinking a glass of milk with breakfast, Disney is highlighting and impacting small businesses in a big way.
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There, check out the Harbor View Cafe, which has been impressing visitors since 1980.
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Jordan Bos, a twenty-three-year-old left-back from Melbourne, has been impressing in the top Dutch league with his intelligence and intricate footwork.
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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