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as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to
you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days
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as in to affect
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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as in expansion
a wide space or area
a wide reach of woods
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
she's got a good memory, but critical thinking seems to be beyond her reach
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as in rank
usually reaches plural
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
there are still only a few women in the upper reaches of the profession
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Recent Examples of reach
Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Both sides have already spent years trying to reach a deal to institute new privacy protections and independent oversight mechanisms that would assuage concerns of U.S. officials.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Yet for many of the people who live closest to these lands, the rewards of such efforts often remain out of reach.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Villagran can be reached at lvillagran@usatoday.com.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Both sides have already spent years trying to reach a deal to institute new privacy protections and independent oversight mechanisms that would assuage concerns of U.S. officials.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters are making gains at slowing the spread of the fires, but containment remained far out of reach on Friday.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Yet for many of the people who live closest to these lands, the rewards of such efforts often remain out of reach.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach
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Taking the stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to accept the honor, Audiard handed the mic to Gascón, who made history as the first trans actress ever nominated for a Golden Globe.Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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When handing it back, the car showed 40.5 mpg on the long-term readout.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek contacted the Environmental Protection Agency for more information on the new policy via email.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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His Remains Were Just Found, but Cause of Death Remains Unknown The Frankenmuth Police Department, the Bavarian Inn Lodge and the Saginaw County Medical Examiner's Office didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE.Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Our film policy days on Jan. 24-26 will dig deep into some of the most urgent issues affecting Swedish film.Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.Anna Skinner, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The arrival in February last year of Maggio as CEO was a first sign of changes at the brand, which pointed to further international expansion and the strengthening of its position as a luxury fashion label.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Just compensate for my skill set within the scope of the business, understanding all the young guys have got to get paid.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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The potential societal downsides of this could be considerable, and those implications extend far beyond the scope of this article.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some other findings: Two non-Broadway musicals rank in the top 10 in the genre.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
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External support for Assad, particularly from Russia and Iran, bolstered regime confidence, while brutal crackdowns on early dissent discouraged uprisings within military ranks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Palm Desert, a city of more than 50,000 near Palm Springs, passed a resolution in support of the monument.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Amenities: Outdoor swimming pool, spa, gym, multiple restaurants Editor’s Tip: Take to the hotel’s spa or outdoor swimming pool, ideal for passing the city’s steamy summer days.Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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Biden's plan was to enable applicants to stay with their families while immigration officials determined their cases, touting it as a far more humane way to carry out the process and get more people green cards or permanent resident status.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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