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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Newsweek has reached out to Tri-Union Seafoods via email for comment.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Several people, including some authors, have reached out to her to share their own journeys and compare experiences.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
IndieWire has reached out to ICG 600 and a rep for Cooper for further comment.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
Several people, including some authors, have reached out to her to share their own journeys and compare experiences.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
IndieWire has reached out to ICG 600 and a rep for Cooper for further comment.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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