1
as in hands
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacts
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 affects
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 rank
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 reaches
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Sinatra’s Ultimate Christmas reaches the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
In addition to the Top Streaming Albums roster, Presley’s hugely successful collection reaches a new peak on the Top Country Albums and Top Rock Albums lists as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The tune reaches Billboard’s list of the most popular tracks on TikTok—measured by uses and how many people hear each song on the app—for the first time, well over a decade after its release.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
If both happen, then Atlanta wins the division and reaches the playoffs, and Tampa Bay is eliminated.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Place under the broiler and broil, turning every 30 seconds until the meat is well browned on all sides and the tenderloin’s center reaches 125 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium rare.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Sinatra’s Ultimate Christmas reaches the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Following an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
In addition to the Top Streaming Albums roster, Presley’s hugely successful collection reaches a new peak on the Top Country Albums and Top Rock Albums lists as well.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The tune reaches Billboard’s list of the most popular tracks on TikTok—measured by uses and how many people hear each song on the app—for the first time, well over a decade after its release.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
If both happen, then Atlanta wins the division and reaches the playoffs, and Tampa Bay is eliminated.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Place under the broiler and broil, turning every 30 seconds until the meat is well browned on all sides and the tenderloin’s center reaches 125 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium rare.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
Verb
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Spoonful of Comfort then contacts the recipient to find out the recipient’s food preferences.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
17 Oct. 2024
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The Social Security Administration contacts more than 1 million people each year to recover payments sent in error and many work out repayment plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Detroit Free Press,
4 Oct. 2024
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Sharing is caring: The Cougars rank No. 43 in assist rate (58.9).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here’s a look at three other Islanders prospects drawing notice in the college ranks.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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None of us really know in 20 days what level of tariffs Canada and Mexico will see.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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The current federal government funding expires on March 14, requiring to approve new spending levels or extend current ones to avoid a shutdown.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rather, his supporters say that Montgomery was the first to understand and demonstrate the physics and control that still informs modern flight.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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That’s why another function of the department is to collect information and data, which then informs research and decision-making.—
Jackie Valley,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The task is one that Robb Report’s judges are uniquely qualified to take on, being that this magazine’s readers are those who actually cross-shop, buy, and drive the vehicles that comprise the uppermost echelon of the automotive market.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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In staffing this administration, Trump skipped over the Reagan-Bush governing class to create a new echelon of GOP leaders.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a September 2017 survey of 2,000 American adults conducted by market research firm OnePoll for Homes.com, noise topped the ranking of things that lead Americans to argue with a neighbor.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneers, in the Class 6A Division II bracket, started their playoff run with a dominant 57-26 victory over Southlake Carroll (22-10), a top team from District 4-6A. Senior Camille Williams, ESPN’s No. 36 prospect on the 2025 national rankings, led the way with 17 points.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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