1
as in handing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacting
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 influencing
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 reaching
On June 28, Venezuelan officials said the death toll rose by 20, reaching about 1,450 people killed in the earthquakes.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Goldman continued to forecast bullion reaching $4,900 an ounce by the end of 2026, citing sustained central-bank buying as emerging-market reserve managers diversify away from traditional reserve assets.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Jefrë said the sculpture still rises 49 feet, reaching a height similar to the trees that will surround it, and includes 49 seating elements that surround the project.
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Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Much of the eastern half of the United States is about to endure a brutal heatwave with heat index temperatures potentially reaching 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Hurricanes are coming off their best season in decades, going 10-2 in the regular season before winning three College Football Playoff games and reaching their first national championship game since the 2002 season.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Temperatures in France have soared to record-breaking highs, reaching nearly 112 degrees Fahrenheit in certain parts of the country.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Temperatures will be on the incline, reaching into the 90s by lunchtime and the upper 90s by the late afternoon.
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Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Goldman continued to forecast bullion reaching $4,900 an ounce by the end of 2026, citing sustained central-bank buying as emerging-market reserve managers diversify away from traditional reserve assets.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Jefrë said the sculpture still rises 49 feet, reaching a height similar to the trees that will surround it, and includes 49 seating elements that surround the project.
—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Much of the eastern half of the United States is about to endure a brutal heatwave with heat index temperatures potentially reaching 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Hurricanes are coming off their best season in decades, going 10-2 in the regular season before winning three College Football Playoff games and reaching their first national championship game since the 2002 season.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Temperatures in France have soared to record-breaking highs, reaching nearly 112 degrees Fahrenheit in certain parts of the country.
—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Temperatures will be on the incline, reaching into the 90s by lunchtime and the upper 90s by the late afternoon.
—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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Jones said he's been contacting different property owners in areas where Gracie might be to ask for permission to search their land.
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Outside the convention, committee people perform duties in their communities like contacting and registering voters.
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The Federal Reserve's recent hawkish stance, holding rates and projecting potential hikes, sets a crucial backdrop, influencing various asset classes.
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Brands must shift from convincing human shoppers to influencing the algorithmic data signals that autonomous agents use to make purchasing decisions, the report noted.
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However, the bill was so contentious that in order to squeak it through, legislators stuffed it full of carve-outs and exemptions, allowing cities to delay implementation by passing their own plans to add density.
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Rather than moving directly to their new institution, many spend days or weeks passing through federal transfer centers and local detention facilities before reaching their final destination.
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Farmer, who had a right forearm strain, went 2-for-20 with a home run at Columbus while getting reps at catcher.
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Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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At stake in the battle between HUD and LAHSA is an array of services affecting some of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
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Meanwhile, turbulence is getting more frequent and severe, which is impacting flights in a variety of ways.
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From riding on attractions and experiencing cruise excursions, to sitting on furniture or even drinking a glass of milk with breakfast, Disney is highlighting and impacting small businesses in a big way.
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Its greatest win was impressing both my dad, who grew up with He-Man, and me, who grew up with Netflix.
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Radek Vitek, 22, could also depart either permanently or on loan in search of regular playing time after impressing on loan at Championship club Bristol City.
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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