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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3
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
Heading into 2025-26, nine players from Henrique’s 2008 draft class have reached 1,000 games.
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Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Luis Matos, pinch-hitting for Drew Gilbert, reached base to start the inning when Betts made a throwing error.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
After a week on strike, members of the Teamsters Local 320 union have reached a tentative agreement with the University of Minnesota.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The first two hitters reached in the eighth inning, too, but Jimmy Herget got Wagner to bounce into a double play and handed Fernando Tatis Jr.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
An expansion team reached the playoffs in its inaugural season.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The Mustangs had reached the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons before last year’s debacle.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
His administration’s relationship with the media has reached a boiling point.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Arkansas State reached the Arkansas 1 early in the fourth quarter, but running back Kenyon Clay was stopped short by Charlie Collins and Caleb Wooden on fourth-and-goal to preserve a 49-14 lead.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Luis Matos, pinch-hitting for Drew Gilbert, reached base to start the inning when Betts made a throwing error.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
After a week on strike, members of the Teamsters Local 320 union have reached a tentative agreement with the University of Minnesota.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The first two hitters reached in the eighth inning, too, but Jimmy Herget got Wagner to bounce into a double play and handed Fernando Tatis Jr.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
An expansion team reached the playoffs in its inaugural season.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
The Mustangs had reached the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons before last year’s debacle.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
His administration’s relationship with the media has reached a boiling point.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Arkansas State reached the Arkansas 1 early in the fourth quarter, but running back Kenyon Clay was stopped short by Charlie Collins and Caleb Wooden on fourth-and-goal to preserve a 49-14 lead.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
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But how often have you been handed a bill at a restaurant that includes a 20% mandatory tip?—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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TikTok has been handed another lifeline.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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In late 2020, seven whistleblowers, all of whom worked for Paxton, contacted the FBI with a list of serious claims about their boss.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted Buckingham Palace.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other states affected by heavy rains include Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north of the country and Telangana in the south.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sergio Perez faced considerable difficulties during the 2024 season with a car that was affected by balance problems, and the increasing gap to the Dutchman made matters worse for him.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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That deal was struck in lieu of a retaliatory capital tax on foreign investors that was passed in the House version of the bill but was later removed by the Senate.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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President Joe Biden's 2022 Inflation Reduction Act—passed solely with Democratic votes in Congress—provided historic incentives for clean energy manufacturers and EV and battery makers.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fire spread will be primarily influenced by alignment with topography, with any ongoing movement likely oriented toward the north and northeast.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 2014, a review of a decade-plus of Western Australian government policy found that Jaws influenced its stance on sharks.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Foster remembered a show Chee produced at a Western Pyrotechnic Association convention that impressed even the most experienced pyrotechnicians.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kate removed her suit jacket, donned an apron, and then — in a move that impressed many — effortlessly tied back her long hair without the use of a band, pin or clip.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wilfried Zaha dribbled toward the center before finding Brandt Bronico, who touched the ball to Toklomati streaking toward the right side of goal.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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And because a flawless beat begins with great skin, models were prepped with Borghese Roma skincare for hydration and radiance before makeup ever touched their faces.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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