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
For math, the district again saw 49% of students reaching their growth targets -- or two percentage points below the state average.
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Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
The company has spent 18 months in stealth under the name M1, reaching $4 million in annual recurring revenue with more than 20,000 paying customers, half of whom open the app 14 times a day, six days a week.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Aid organizations also face mounting difficulty reaching affected populations.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
The Mavericks had all the makings of a contender after reaching the NBA Finals in 2024.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
After weeks of deadlock, lawmakers took steps towards reaching a deal that would pass a federal funding bill and end the shutdown.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In the Upper Peninsula, Marquette and Alger counties are forecast to receive 2 to 4 inches of snow, with wind gusts reaching 20 mph.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In the Republic's scenario, Phoenix’s delivery of CAP water could drop below that amount, reaching 127,956 acre-feet.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 10 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
Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
The company has spent 18 months in stealth under the name M1, reaching $4 million in annual recurring revenue with more than 20,000 paying customers, half of whom open the app 14 times a day, six days a week.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Aid organizations also face mounting difficulty reaching affected populations.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
The Mavericks had all the makings of a contender after reaching the NBA Finals in 2024.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
After weeks of deadlock, lawmakers took steps towards reaching a deal that would pass a federal funding bill and end the shutdown.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
In the Upper Peninsula, Marquette and Alger counties are forecast to receive 2 to 4 inches of snow, with wind gusts reaching 20 mph.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In the Republic's scenario, Phoenix’s delivery of CAP water could drop below that amount, reaching 127,956 acre-feet.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 10 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
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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Meanwhile, second-year quarterback Drake Maye finds himself among the leading early MVP candidates while ranking fifth in the league in passing yards (2,285) and tied for third in touchdown passes (17) while throwing only four interceptions.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Bearcats had 222 yards passing and 273 yards rushing.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 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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This move highlights vulnerabilities in the technology supply chain, affecting automakers like Honda, which halted production at a Mexican factory.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another key finding of the study was that nearly all populations reached record levels of homelessness, affecting families with children, individuals, people staying in unsheltered or sheltered locations, and unaccompanied youth.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
8 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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The defender has only been with Scunthorpe since early September, joining them on non-contract terms after impressing during pre-season.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Four days into the production's run at London's Savoy Theatre, the musical is impressing audiences and fans getting their first glimpse at the iconic bear on the internet.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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