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
Historic heat Since Thursday, heat in the East has broken at least three dozen daily high temperature records, many warmest-low-temperature records as heat reached levels that some cities haven’t experienced in more than a decade.
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Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Just as Argentina was set to take on Cape Verde, FIFA’s Fan Fest at Bayfront Park reached capacity.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Thanks in part to the World Cup contract, the company’s revenue has reached $15 million so far this year, compared with $20 million last year, Beig said.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Images of Union Station illuminated in celebration have reached millions of people around the world through social media and national and international news coverage.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The local temperatures that day reached 106 degrees, according to multiple outlets.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Suno reached a settlement and partnership with Warner Music Group last year and since then has looked to further position itself with music creators as a partner.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The cost of the careful no is paid by the families who never receive the work that should have reached them.
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Annette Logan-Parker,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Just as Argentina was set to take on Cape Verde, FIFA’s Fan Fest at Bayfront Park reached capacity.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Thanks in part to the World Cup contract, the company’s revenue has reached $15 million so far this year, compared with $20 million last year, Beig said.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Images of Union Station illuminated in celebration have reached millions of people around the world through social media and national and international news coverage.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The local temperatures that day reached 106 degrees, according to multiple outlets.
—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Suno reached a settlement and partnership with Warner Music Group last year and since then has looked to further position itself with music creators as a partner.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The cost of the careful no is paid by the families who never receive the work that should have reached them.
—
Annette Logan-Parker,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Channel 4 has unveiled its commissioning structure for the post-Ian Katz era, with Louisa Compton and Kiran Nataraja handed big promotions.
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The player contacted Canada coach Jesse Marsch, who leaned on the prime minister to expedite Alfie Jones’ passport application.
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Never trust a number or link sent by someone who contacted you out of the blue.
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Funding changes have affected metro Atlanta organizations and communities.
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There are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
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Congress passed a law making Independence Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1870.
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Marc Cucurella, on the left side of the box, passed in the middle to Mikel Oyarzabal.
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With a spacious 45-liter capacity and thoughtful details like hideaway shoulder straps, interior compression straps, and a dedicated laptop compartment, it's got all the bells and whistles and can still fit in the overhead.
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As the other person got closer, Blue allegedly reached for a firearm and began shooting at the person, who took cover behind the car that the family was sitting in.
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The white dwarf is part of a triple star system, and the outer companion stars could have influenced WD 1856 b's orbit.
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Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
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Despite only scoring four goals across the three games, including a 0-0 draw against Portugal, the South Americans impressed with their free-flowing style of play and eagerness to get players forward.
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Many of them hoped for more such memorable moments but Wan-Bissaka rarely impressed in his second year at the club.
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The discussion also touched on the export of Japanese pop culture.
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This sacred ground, where heaven touched the earth ten times.
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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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