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
Emergency crews faced challenges reaching the crash site due to heavy traffic and the ongoing freeway construction zone.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Muncy fielded the ball cleanly, turned and threw as Betts was reaching third base.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The levels continued to climb, first reaching six feet, then eight, then 10 before falling to around four for the next two weeks.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
As the Stars prepare to start their regular season with new coach Glen Gulutzan on Thursday night in Winnipeg, their potential new home is as much a point of discussion as is their chance of reaching the Western Conference finals for a fourth consecutive year.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Indian star tortoises are one of the smallest land tortoises, typically reaching about a foot in length, and are considered gentle in nature, according to the Australia Zoo.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
War reporters play a crucial role in documenting history, but reaching the front lines to report the truth is challenging.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
The road would also cross 11 rivers and thousands of streams before reaching the site of a future mine.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The massive rescue effort comes as the San Diego Humane Society is reaching record levels of dog capacity.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Muncy fielded the ball cleanly, turned and threw as Betts was reaching third base.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The levels continued to climb, first reaching six feet, then eight, then 10 before falling to around four for the next two weeks.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
As the Stars prepare to start their regular season with new coach Glen Gulutzan on Thursday night in Winnipeg, their potential new home is as much a point of discussion as is their chance of reaching the Western Conference finals for a fourth consecutive year.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Indian star tortoises are one of the smallest land tortoises, typically reaching about a foot in length, and are considered gentle in nature, according to the Australia Zoo.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
War reporters play a crucial role in documenting history, but reaching the front lines to report the truth is challenging.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
The road would also cross 11 rivers and thousands of streams before reaching the site of a future mine.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The massive rescue effort comes as the San Diego Humane Society is reaching record levels of dog capacity.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Hamas, in its response, reiterated its longstanding openness to handing power over to a politically independent Palestinian body.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tuchel called up Anderson for the first time for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, handing him his debut on September 6, in a 2-0 win over Andorra.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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He is also barred from contacting seven witnesses in the case, most of them sheriff’s department employees and some of his accusers.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who has been a victim of abuse by Church personnel is encouraged to report it—either by contacting law enforcement, the Archdiocese of Miami’s hotline at 1-866-802-2873, or the Florida Department of Children and Families’ abuse hotline at 1-800-962-2873.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Together with other partner proteins, TOR controls how cells respond to nutrients, stress and environmental signals, thereby influencing major processes such as protein synthesis and immune function.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The ripple effects of these delays extend beyond individual cases, influencing public trust and safety.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Just as Erik ten Hag told David de Gea to kick the ball long for the visit of Liverpool in August 2022 after losing his opening two games in charge, Amorim instructed Senne Lammens, on his debut, to not risk an easy concession by passing possession short.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sanchez led college football in passing yards and touchdown passes while a quarterback at the University of Southern California from 2006 to 2008.—
Alysa Guffey,
Indianapolis Star,
4 Oct. 2025
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That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, its most iconic silhouettes from the archive are getting a new lease on life — just in time to the brand’s 120th anniversary.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some of these actions are affecting pediatricians’ vaccine purchasing directly.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here are stories about how the impasse is affecting North Carolina, from paychecks and furloughs to shuttered services.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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But after winning just six games the next two seasons, AD Mike Garrett left a message on the coach’s answering machine informing him he was fired.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stewart opened by informing the audience that there have been six mass shootings in the past 24 hours.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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These updates come at a time when American Airlines has also implemented changes to its baggage policies, impacting the broader passenger experience.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Democrats’ restless post-Biden mood is impacting race after race, and incumbents who’ve been in office since before their challengers were born look unusually vulnerable.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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