reach out
phrasal verb
reached out; reaching out; reaches out
: to make an effort to do something for other people
The church is reaching out to help the poor.
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Fox News has reached out to the Department of Health and Human Services for comment.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement has yet to confirm any activity in the Bitcoin account, and USA TODAY has reached out to the FBI for comment.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Cannon established Coppermark and almost immediately reached out to Stephanie Lee, a roofing contractor and independent adjuster with extensive experience in hail, wind, and tornado damage.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement has yet to confirm any activity in the Bitcoin account, and USA TODAY has reached out to the FBI for comment.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Cannon established Coppermark and almost immediately reached out to Stephanie Lee, a roofing contractor and independent adjuster with extensive experience in hail, wind, and tornado damage.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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