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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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court sets no deadlines for reaching decisions.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Richard Knight, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Bader put the game out of reach in the ninth with the three-run home run as the Sox fell to 2-3 on the season.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But the former semipro football player reached the highest level of professional football.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court sets no deadlines for reaching decisions.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
The antidote to our planet’s illnesses also has global reach.
—Richard Knight, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Bader put the game out of reach in the ninth with the three-run home run as the Sox fell to 2-3 on the season.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach
Verb
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The broken statue enjoyed a brief stay at Newbury’s police station before investigators handed it back to the Newbury Business Improvement District for repairs.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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But despite his late-season breakout, Grimes shouldn't expect the Sixers to hand him a blank check this summer.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Police said anyone who has any additional information on the incident can contact PSP Mercer.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Later that same evening, Bonnell's friend contacted authorities requesting another wellness check at the Fayetteville residence, and authorities opened a missing persons case into his apparent disappearance.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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A lot of Maryland residents who enjoy their summer at the ocean might be oblivious to how this change might affect their upcoming vacations.—
Gretchen Holland,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs will primarily affect China, the largest importer of Venezuela oil.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is especially true with Mars — your traditional ruler — journeying through Cancer and your ninth house of travel, expansion and unknown territory.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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As more brands incorporate AI into streamlining production efficiency, the company’s expansion comes as demand rises for personalized marketing content across digital platforms.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Most people can’t comprehend the current scope of spaceflight advancement, says Antonio Peronace, the executive director of Space for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that brings private citizens to space.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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The administration has not ruled out the possibility of expanding the scope of the tariffs to include additional vehicle components.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the last year, the United States’ billionaires gained a total of $1.1 trillion in wealth and welcomed 89 people into their ranks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, Christ the King Catholic Church asked the family to leave its ranks.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tribeca Membership or 2025 Tribeca Festival passes and ticket packages can be purchased at tribecafilm.com.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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The complete range of passing, a penchant to put his foot in when required and capable of jaw-dropping goals — Alonso had it all.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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There are many people who are not getting social service programs, especially people with disabilities.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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