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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3
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
The Heat at times looked like a juggernaut against tankers this season, topping 140 points in four of those games and reaching 150 in Adebayo’s 83-point game against Washington.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Tuesday will be drier with sun and clouds through the afternoon and temperatures reaching into the upper 70s.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The test probably indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The sub can carry three people in total (1 pilot and two passengers) and is capable of reaching depths of 984 feet (300 meters).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The trio launched the venture after reaching the top of Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s highest peak.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The project gestated for seven years before reaching the screen.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Much of the rainfall will evaporate before reaching the ground because of dry air near the surface, Kuhlman said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Colorado’s payments to providers quintupled in six years, reaching $287 million in the fiscal year that ended in June.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Tuesday will be drier with sun and clouds through the afternoon and temperatures reaching into the upper 70s.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The test probably indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The sub can carry three people in total (1 pilot and two passengers) and is capable of reaching depths of 984 feet (300 meters).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The trio launched the venture after reaching the top of Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s highest peak.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The project gestated for seven years before reaching the screen.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Much of the rainfall will evaporate before reaching the ground because of dry air near the surface, Kuhlman said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Colorado’s payments to providers quintupled in six years, reaching $287 million in the fiscal year that ended in June.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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The right-hander walked two before handing the game to the bullpen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jets left winger Kyle Connor scored 33 seconds into overtime, handing the Hawks their fourth consecutive defeat.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Broger initially came across the shattered skull and bone fragments before contacting del Río to investigate further.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The maritime trade routes of Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean allowed pickling traditions to travel across vast regions, influencing cuisines from the Malay Archipelago to the Arabian Peninsula.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Scientifically speaking, the most sensible thing is to conduct further research to investigate the extent to which a factor such as gender influences efficacy and whether there may be other influencing factors.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dave Malloy’s score is versatile, brilliant and grows more relevant with each passing year.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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The backseat passenger on a passing scooter opened fire into a group of people at the corner, which included Kaori’s parents and some other young children.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The novel used all these tensions to propel a study of greed, avarice, and racial divisions between the haves and have nots, leading to McCoy getting his comeuppance.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Without getting into spoilers, much of the tension rests on whether certain protagonists get caught.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other nationwide lawsuits are opposing more recent changes affecting the custody and care of immigrant children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The proportion of rye to wheat flour can also vary widely, affecting both texture and nutrient content.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Saudi officials equally didn’t offer up much new information on how the biggest conflict in the region in decades, and the consequent closure of vital oil and shipping routes, was impacting the kingdom’s economy.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And Lucy’s achievements are impressing athletes who have been lifting since long before she was born.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 25-year-old, embarking on his first full big league season after impressing with 14 starts last year, added zero walks and eight strikeouts with 68 pitches.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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