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
Hurzeler is probably safe for the rest of the season before a summer review of how things stand for a club with ambitions to build on reaching Europe for the first time in 2022-23 by competing regularly in the top half of the table and for their first domestic silverware.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Fransein said peer mentors are wonderful at reaching clients in ways attorneys can’t.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, with gusts reaching 75 mph along the Sierra crest.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Wind gusts up to 35 mph, with gusts reaching 75 mph along the Sierra crest.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
After reaching peak market saturation, interest is tapering off.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
With Venus reaching from your resourceful 2nd house to square Uranus in your playful 5th house, you may be tempted to challenge your budget.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s momentum is reaching a fever pitch.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The world's best overall freestyle skier has made reaching those goals look remarkably easy over her frst four years in the spotlight.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Fransein said peer mentors are wonderful at reaching clients in ways attorneys can’t.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, with gusts reaching 75 mph along the Sierra crest.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Wind gusts up to 35 mph, with gusts reaching 75 mph along the Sierra crest.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
After reaching peak market saturation, interest is tapering off.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
With Venus reaching from your resourceful 2nd house to square Uranus in your playful 5th house, you may be tempted to challenge your budget.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s momentum is reaching a fever pitch.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The world's best overall freestyle skier has made reaching those goals look remarkably easy over her frst four years in the spotlight.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Children were often seen handing the monks flowers, who in return gifted blessing strings.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The singer grew up watching his idols win awards on television, and eventually, those idols began handing him the awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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They are often held incommunicado for days or weeks and prevented from contacting family members or lawyers, according to activists monitoring the arrests.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Due to high demand, guests must secure their spot in advance by contacting participating restaurants directly through the brand’s official reservation list.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Housing, too, is a challenge with demand for vacation homes and rental properties influencing the market.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Low snowpack meant reduced runoff across major watersheds, influencing water availability for agriculture, cities, and ecosystems downstream.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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At 37 years old, Stafford led the NFL in both passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46), while recording a career-low eight interceptions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Attempting to break an Eastern Washington University receiving record is like trying to set a franchise passing mark with the Patriots.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson called Garland one of his favorite players and seemed to take comfort in handing him off to Lue, who is known for getting the most out of his players.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, past travelers note that Anse Source d’Argent can get busy, and your fellow tourists may prevent you from getting that picture-perfect moment.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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How much Texans are able to feel how the Comptrollers office is positively affecting their lives, making their lives safer, better, more affordable.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Eighty percent of respondents said the economy is affecting their Valentine's Day plans, according to the company.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This is, of course, impacting snowpack in California’s mountains — snow that is a vital source of water for the state’s agriculture, recreation (ski tourism), and energy.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Coffee can reduce inflammation, blood pressure and oxidative stress (the last of which can lead to cell and tissue damage), thus helpfully impacting many of the physical signs of aging, Kao said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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As well as securing the services of France under-21 international Jacquet, Liverpool recently brought young centre-backs Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe to the club, with the pair impressing at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar in November.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rye — and restaurants like it — are Dallas’ best shot at impressing Michelin.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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