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 protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
That commitment to authenticity became especially clear after his video about being cut from the G-League went viral, reaching over 270,000 views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Butter crocks are designed with an air-tight seal and a separate space to store water at the bottom that prevents air from reaching the butter, which can lead to spoiling.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
That included winning three of the last six Super Bowls while appearing in five of them, while also reaching the AFC Championship Game for seven consecutive seasons.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But after agency officials euthanized 33 adult male sea lions at the falls, the number of steelhead reaching their destination went from hundreds to thousands.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
According to linguist Gorrie, the story had traveled far and been translated multiple times before reaching Walpole in London.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
For math, the district again saw 49% of students reaching their growth targets -- or two percentage points below the state average.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2025
OpenAI also expects to burn through 14 times more cash than Anthropic before reaching profitability.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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In the fourth quarter and the game well in hand, Ndukwe blocked James Ferguson-Reynolds’ punt, handing IU the ball on the seven.—
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Sanders recorded 16 tackles and one forced fumble in 13 games, with Pro Football Focus handing him the third-best grade of all Texas State defenders.—
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Anonymous tips can be offered by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.—
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Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the victim to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in an investigation.—
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
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After New Year’s Eve, on January 1, 2026, this number started influencing our lives.—
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So now, the ramshackle Coinjock School sits in the restaurant’s backyard and his plan for restoration keeps getting more ambitious with each passing year.—
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Sammis runs a pro-style scheme that prioritizes a strong run game and being efficient with the passing attack.—
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
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Chief among them is getting to be a mentor to newer cast members, such as Marcello Hernández.—
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Both types of flour should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to prevent moisture and pests from affecting the flour.—
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Heavy snow has been affecting Washington since earlier this week, with the biggest accumulations reported on mountains, according to the National Weather Service field office in Seattle.—
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Colleges proactively cut and consolidated more a fifth of the state's degrees, impacting fields ranging from dance to biotechnology.—
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Further exemption guidelines would apply to students with disabilities, medical conditions or other factors impacting their ability to complete the test.—
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Restaurants such as Jacques and Noisette were impressing diners with caviar, duck and baguettes.—
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Parents might also consider that their teen could be removing body hair in the hopes of impressing a crush, which is why this also could be an opening to talk about safe sex and reproductive health.—
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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