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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.
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The antidote to our planet’s illnesses also has global reach.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach
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So as Lululemon and Alo continue to make inroads among female consumers, the other brands are not handing the business over without a fight.—
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Who stands where, who is responsible for what, who hands what to whom — there’s a coordination and choreography in doctors and nurses trying to save lives.—
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On June 25, 2000, just as the window to call high-school players officially opened, Crean contacted Wade at the home of his high-school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches.—
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the authorities.—
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Wang and his crew will conduct 22 research experiments centered on how spaceflight and microgravity affect the human body that will provide insights for future long-duration missions deep into the cosmos.—
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The tariffs will primarily affect China, the largest importer of Venezuela oil.—
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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.—
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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.—
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With shed space fitted out to complete two yachts ranging from 98-feet to 229-feet and surface area of around 60,000 square feet, the yard has huge scope for future superyacht construction.—
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Do Iranian artists find there is more scope for becoming a professional artist in the diaspora?—
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Last year, the U.S., fell out of the top 20 for the first time in the report’s history, landing at No. 23 in the listing authored by several global groups that rank nations’ overall happiness.—
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Eventually, Christ the King Catholic Church asked the family to leave its ranks.—
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Furthermore, corporate earnings could be reduced if companies are unable or unwilling to pass along the full price increase.—
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According to tradition, there are no other direct mourners—husband, parents have all passed—but Mila asks the rabbi to cut her blouse, too.—
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This was Spoelstra’s team playing just eight when the game was in the balance and getting the best from all eight, including a season-high19 points from Kyle Anderson and 16 points from Pelle Larsson.—
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There are many people who are not getting social service programs, especially people with disabilities.—
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“Reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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