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
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was slightly milder, reaching a high of near 26, which could go up to 28 on Thursday, the Weather Service said.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the opposite is true in the United States, where the equity risk premium is hitting decade lows, and equity markets are reaching all-time highs.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Hollis is reaching across the doorway, grasping for a knife Richard clutches in his hands.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Officials warn that the Santa Ana winds are only going to get worse on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, reaching 100 mph or more.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Chicago was getting freezing drizzle and then temperatures potentially reaching into the mid-to-upper 20s.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Theirs is a different reality Part of Williams reaching his potential will involve taking fewer sacks.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
There’s probably a natural element to Saka’s robustness, reaching his sixth season before having any real recurring injuries.
—Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the opposite is true in the United States, where the equity risk premium is hitting decade lows, and equity markets are reaching all-time highs.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Hollis is reaching across the doorway, grasping for a knife Richard clutches in his hands.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Officials warn that the Santa Ana winds are only going to get worse on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, reaching 100 mph or more.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Chicago was getting freezing drizzle and then temperatures potentially reaching into the mid-to-upper 20s.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Theirs is a different reality Part of Williams reaching his potential will involve taking fewer sacks.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
There’s probably a natural element to Saka’s robustness, reaching his sixth season before having any real recurring injuries.
—Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaching
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But the Packers drafted him in the first round and gave him a few years to sit behind Aaron Rodgers before handing Love the keys.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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There are also plenty of trade possibilities should the Twins decide to avoid handing the job to Miranda.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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The parents began frantically contacting hospitals and eventually ended up at a family reunification center at the University Medical Center hospital.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Corrigan was soon on our case, contacting the Department of Environmental Protection on our behalf.—
Jackie Delamatre,
Curbed,
30 Dec. 2024
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The sight of Bruno Guimaraes passing the ball round Eriksen on the way to Newcastle’s second goal was painful from a United perspective.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Newcastle’s pressing scheme revolved around trapping Manchester United towards the touchline while blocking their progressive passing options.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some experts speculate that the reason the disease is affecting so many children is because many of them wore masks, stayed home when sick and did not attend daycare or venture out in public with their parents as often because of COVID-19 restrictions.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Die Hard actor is battling frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which can cause the lobes in the brain to shrink, affecting behavior, language, and more, according to Mayo Clinic.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Worst practices In-house production has been reduced or outsourced, and in 2023 Elsevier began using AI during production without informing the board, resulting in many style and formatting errors, as well as reversing versions of papers that had already been accepted and formatted by the editors.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
30 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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The infamous railroad viaduct has been the site of several crashes in the years that followed, including drivers striking the cement support beams.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Chiefs’ results against the Steelers were striking.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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