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
There’s probably a natural element to Saka’s robustness, reaching his sixth season before having any real recurring injuries.
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Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
For the Centennial State, business in its ski towns brings huge economic gains, with spending reaching record highs this past year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite production costs decreasing, the price of insulin has surged in recent decades, with some prices reaching up to $700 per vial.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Token's market value to spike shortly after launch, reaching a significant market capitalization.
—Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Berberine supplements gained rapid popularity in 2023, with Google searches for berberine reaching an all time high in late June of last year.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
In three mostly average seasons since reaching Game 6 of the 2021 ALCS, the Red Sox produced the fourth-fewest innings by a starter in 2023 and the 10th fewest in 2022.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
With ‘quiet quitting’ reaching new levels, businesses are exploring ways to reverse this trend.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
For the Centennial State, business in its ski towns brings huge economic gains, with spending reaching record highs this past year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite production costs decreasing, the price of insulin has surged in recent decades, with some prices reaching up to $700 per vial.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Token's market value to spike shortly after launch, reaching a significant market capitalization.
—Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Berberine supplements gained rapid popularity in 2023, with Google searches for berberine reaching an all time high in late June of last year.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
In three mostly average seasons since reaching Game 6 of the 2021 ALCS, the Red Sox produced the fourth-fewest innings by a starter in 2023 and the 10th fewest in 2022.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
With ‘quiet quitting’ reaching new levels, businesses are exploring ways to reverse this trend.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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After his retirement in 2007, Mike led that group for many years before stepping down last year and handing it over to Patty Lanoue Stearns.Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Roosevelt had a 45-32 halftime lead before handing Redondo Union (9-1) its first defeat.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Gmail Invoice Scams As the name rather gives away, these attacks involving the sending of fake invoices with the intent to trick the recipient into contacting them to dispute the charges, which can be done for a fee.Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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He was prohibited from contacting his younger brother, who had joined him in the fatal robbery, and strongly advised by the parole board to stay away from his mother, who gave him the gun used in the robbery and then made national news by testifying against him in his trial.Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the team has been one of the worst passing teams in the NHL, consistently mismanages the puck, makes routine mistakes in defensive zone coverage and still doesn’t handle the front of the net well enough in either zone.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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During the same period, the number of candidates passing the four test sections needed to be licensed as a CPA fell even more dramatically—just 18,847 successfully completed the test in 2022, down 32% from 2016.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Second Sunday Second Sunday’s first season premiered late last year and was an intriguing proof of concept; 2024’s more expansive, affecting follow-up is a testament to the value of giving a series time to hit its stride.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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While many—but not all—of the changes for businesses were made permanent, a significant number of changes affecting individuals were temporary.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That’s what happened when Slay, sidelined for three fourth-quarter plays, ran back onto the field after informing one defensive back coach but not the other.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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When Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) takes matters into his own hands, informing the President of the move, the news literally kills him.Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Across the country, baristas at more than 300 cafes were striking, according to their union, Starbucks Workers United.Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Paddle through the striking cliffs of Nitmiluk Gorge or explore the untouched terrain of Jatbula and Larapinta Trails.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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