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
Bipartisan groups of senators continue talks in hopes of reaching a deal.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Continuous or not, the current route to reaching AGI requires what would be the largest infrastructure build in history.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Alongside brand awareness reaching an all-time high, the brand’s product and marketing mix have also undergone enhancement, expanding beyond traditional charms and tapping into digital storytelling and personalised experiences — all part of Lacik’s ‘Phoenix’ growth strategy.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Volonort Airbike takes cues from Star Wars, resembling a speeder bike capable of reaching 124 mph through jet propulsion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Thai content generated more than 750 million viewership hours on Netflix in 2024 alone, with over 15 Thai titles reaching the platform’s global top 10 non-English lists.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
This was a momentous development for child-care proponents such as myself, who have long argued that wide-reaching free programs are crucial for parents and for a healthy democracy.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Crystal released its 2024 sustainability report, which outlined gains toward reaching its longer term environmental goals.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
The United States and Taiwan retain a profound interest in keeping China from reaching such a conclusion.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Continuous or not, the current route to reaching AGI requires what would be the largest infrastructure build in history.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Alongside brand awareness reaching an all-time high, the brand’s product and marketing mix have also undergone enhancement, expanding beyond traditional charms and tapping into digital storytelling and personalised experiences — all part of Lacik’s ‘Phoenix’ growth strategy.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Volonort Airbike takes cues from Star Wars, resembling a speeder bike capable of reaching 124 mph through jet propulsion.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Thai content generated more than 750 million viewership hours on Netflix in 2024 alone, with over 15 Thai titles reaching the platform’s global top 10 non-English lists.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
This was a momentous development for child-care proponents such as myself, who have long argued that wide-reaching free programs are crucial for parents and for a healthy democracy.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Crystal released its 2024 sustainability report, which outlined gains toward reaching its longer term environmental goals.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
The United States and Taiwan retain a profound interest in keeping China from reaching such a conclusion.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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The Case for Hiring a Pro Hiring a pet transporter means handing the leash—temporarily—to someone trained for the job.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many airlines – including Delta Air Lines and American Airlines – are contacting customers directly.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The judge handed down restraining orders to both women, who are banned from contacting Kate and Gerry and visiting Leicestershire, the BBC reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Its impact extended into influencing tank design worldwide.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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He was placed in charge of managing cross-functional teams and influencing product direction at scale.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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McVay’s offense inspired imitators as his assistant coaches spread across the NFL over the next few seasons, and while new defensive schemes famously evolved to counter it, 11 personnel seemed a permanent fixture of a league hell-bent on passing.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Missourians love their Katy Trail State Park, the former railroad track turned pancake-flat trail stretches some 240 miles across the state, skirting the river, winding through farmlands, and passing through other small towns.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Big Ten pushed for a model that would have each power conference receive multiple automatic bids, with the Big Ten and SEC each receiving four and the ACC and Big 12 each getting two.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the back part of that is that the most fun is getting to act opposite people who are incredibly good, which is true for this cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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One issue that’s affecting Brazil’s immunization campaign as a whole is a lack of vaccine supply.—
Adriana Brasileiro,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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With the rapid growth of AI in recent years affecting virtually all walks of life, Obernolte has become an unofficial and bipartisan tutor to less tech-savvy House colleagues on the technology.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also secured a substantial advantage with California's Proposition 50 redistricting measure, potentially impacting House control in 2026.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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All this comes as experts continue to sound the alarm over the prospect of food insecurity impacting millions.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Eileen has freshly embraced sobriety, and has brought her manuscript with her in the hopes of impressing several key mucky-mucks in attendance.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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There were conversations about a young striker who was impressing at Southampton called Alan Shearer.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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