1
as in handed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacted
to transmit information or requests to
you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days
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as in affected
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 reached
Vegas’ unprecedented success The Golden Knights have reached the NHL’s final four for the fifth time in nine seasons, the most of any team since 2017.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Warriors last reached the state final four in 2024.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2026
The holiday itself goes back to 1865, when word of emancipation finally reached Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Ukraine's long-range drone attacks reached a high point in March, according to data published by the Russian Defense Ministry.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Liao declined to comment when reached Wednesday evening.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Rams reached the 2014 final in Hilinski’s third year at the helm.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Overland Park, Johnson County’s largest city, reached 203,677, up from 197,835 in 2020 — about a 3% increase.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
On Thanksgiving, only one of the six teams in action reached the playoffs.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Warriors last reached the state final four in 2024.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2026
The holiday itself goes back to 1865, when word of emancipation finally reached Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Ukraine's long-range drone attacks reached a high point in March, according to data published by the Russian Defense Ministry.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Liao declined to comment when reached Wednesday evening.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Rams reached the 2014 final in Hilinski’s third year at the helm.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Overland Park, Johnson County’s largest city, reached 203,677, up from 197,835 in 2020 — about a 3% increase.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
On Thanksgiving, only one of the six teams in action reached the playoffs.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
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Cabrera carefully handed bags of belongings to soldiers escorting a small group of families returning home to gather their things.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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When most students handed a question to the AI and submitted the answer, their gamma wave activity — the neural signature of cognitive engagement — dropped by roughly 40%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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So far, none of the cities contacted by The Charlotte Observer reported issuing warnings or fines under the current restrictions, largely because several communities are only now beginning mandatory enforcement.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Residents in rural areas near data centers say Georgia Power has contacted them about buying parts of their land through which to route power lines.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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While the War Department did not specify the number of troops affected, a BCT typically consists of about 4,400 to 4,700 soldiers.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The district will provide support to those affected by Knuth’s sudden death, the school said.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Use the dropdown below to explore how districts’ 2024 presidential election results have shifted in each state that has passed new maps.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Tariffs, energy volatility, supply chain realignment and accelerated technology investment introduce unpredictability that cannot always be passed to customers.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Maddie Eisler, a Manhattan Pilates instructor, was trying to explain why Shaggy got the shakes.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Emotional exhaustion can be influenced by structural factors, and decision quality is often associated with these conditions in how information is distributed and processed within a system.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Aya Adachi, an associate fellow at the Center for Geopolitics, Geoeconomics and Technology of the German Council on Foreign Relations, noted that global automotive competition is being gradually influenced by China’s rapid growth in electric vehicle production.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Poulin also has been impressed with Kouba’s work in the batter’s box.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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His tenure in Philadelphia has been far from perfect (a 116-130 regular-season record), but team sources say the ownership group has been impressed with the way Nurse galvanized the roster this season.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The man kissed and touched his neck and rubbed his genitals against Gilboa-Dalal.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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There’s a vulnerability to being touched by something, to finding something sexy or scary, and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is filled with a wry but immense compassion for its heroine and her habit of holding up concepts to ward off her own reactions.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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