reach out
phrasal verb
reached out; reaching out; reaches out
: to make an effort to do something for other people
The church is reaching out to help the poor.
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McClatchy News reached out to his attorney for comment March 19 but did not immediately receive a response.
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell, which represents the offices of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for comment.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Dallas definitely reached out decently early in free agency.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Newsweek reached out to a representative for Kardashian for comment.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell, which represents the offices of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for comment.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Dallas definitely reached out decently early in free agency.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Newsweek reached out to a representative for Kardashian for comment.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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