out·reach
ˌau̇t-ˈrēch 
outreached; outreaching; outreaches
1
a
: to surpass in reach
b
: exceed
the demand outreaches the supply
2
: to get the better of by trickery
out·reach
ˈau̇t-ˌrēch
1
: the act of reaching out
2
: the extent or limit of reach
… in a sign of the campaign's wider outreach, $200,000 in contributions were made online.—
David W. Chen
David W. Chen3
: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits
an outreach program
also
: the extent of such services or assistance
Examples of outreach in a Sentence
Verb
The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
Noun
He is responsible for the campaign's outreach to college students.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Too often, outreach is transactional and election-focused.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
The $4 million project is funded with the library’s existing capital reserves, set aside for building repairs, maintenance, and improvements, said John Kokoris, the library’s marketing & outreach manager.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Former Dread Central editor-in-chief, director and film producer Mary Beth McAndrews has been named director of marketing and social media outreach.
—William Earl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Political consultant Gabe Rivas, who previously worked as Simmons’ community outreach director, nonprofit executive Amanda Arizola and former Fort Worth council member Jared Williams are running in the Democratic primary.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Too often, outreach is transactional and election-focused.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
The $4 million project is funded with the library’s existing capital reserves, set aside for building repairs, maintenance, and improvements, said John Kokoris, the library’s marketing & outreach manager.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Former Dread Central editor-in-chief, director and film producer Mary Beth McAndrews has been named director of marketing and social media outreach.
—William Earl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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