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
In fiscal 2027, the figure will almost double to $32 billion, before reaching $73 billion, $114 billion and $144 billion in the subsequent three years.
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Ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
There still isn’t a ton of pressure on Canales to win at a contender-level clip but not reaching at least a two-game improvement would be a massive disappointment.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Availability varies per region, with the Lymow One first reaching American shores by mid-October and Europe by November this year.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Over the past five years, the company has nearly doubled its revenue, reaching $75 billion in 2024, up from $39 billion in 2019.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
These challenges not only hinder women’s economic advancement but also limit businesses from reaching their full potential.
—C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Coral Sea Pascua gobies are considered small, reaching about half an inch in length, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Cross found prosecutors withheld evidence from Jones' lawyers during the first trial that could have resulted in jurors reaching a different conclusion about his guilt or innocence.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
More blazes pop up in the Central Valley Farther south, the same storm system sparked additional fires before reaching the capital region.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Ari Levy, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
There still isn’t a ton of pressure on Canales to win at a contender-level clip but not reaching at least a two-game improvement would be a massive disappointment.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Availability varies per region, with the Lymow One first reaching American shores by mid-October and Europe by November this year.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Over the past five years, the company has nearly doubled its revenue, reaching $75 billion in 2024, up from $39 billion in 2019.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
These challenges not only hinder women’s economic advancement but also limit businesses from reaching their full potential.
—C200, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Coral Sea Pascua gobies are considered small, reaching about half an inch in length, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Cross found prosecutors withheld evidence from Jones' lawyers during the first trial that could have resulted in jurors reaching a different conclusion about his guilt or innocence.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
More blazes pop up in the Central Valley Farther south, the same storm system sparked additional fires before reaching the capital region.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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Pass this newsletter to a friend — like handing them a bottle of ice-cold water during a marathon.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The department is warning people to be vigilant and to avoid handing their devices to strangers.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Officials are working through nearby neighborhoods, contacting people with doorbell cameras and speaking to witnesses to identify any leads, Mason said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Guild members may request two tickets per person by contacting Richard at the Temple at (323) 658-9100 and providing photocopies of their Guild card.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The format grants viewers unprecedented control over programming elements, from influencing contestant challenges involving current events and social issues to deciding elimination outcomes and performance selections.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The draft guidance could shape clinical trial designs, labeling considerations and FDA review expectations for future prescription non-opioid analgesics seeking approval for chronic pain indications, potentially influencing investment and development priorities in the pharmaceutical industry.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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This phenomenon is caused by sunlight passing through the Earth’s ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, Russell said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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How would Trump react to his administration now getting to decide the fate of CNN?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, an anonymous former OLCA employee said the department is experiencing significant cuts, potentially affecting how well the agency can help Congress identify Social Security problems in certain areas.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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To see an affecting presentation?—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement PurpleAir doesn’t forecast pollution, while AccuWeather tries to predict AQI hourly throughout the day for towns or cities based on available data informing their models.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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What is informing your take on the present-day mob families in New York?—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kirkham says that the tendency for microlearning lessons to move quickly and reduce each concept down to a short explanation risks impacting the overall quality of learning, and can prevent the opportunity for healthy debate and discussion within the classroom.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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Understanding that a hot exo-atmosphere would be large and inflated in size, and that graphite would absorb practically all of the starlight impacting that atmosphere if there were a high-altitude layer of it, represents a fascinating scenario for explaining the features of these planets.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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