reach out to (someone)
phrasal verb
reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.
Examples of reach out to (someone) in a Sentence
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Mamdani's campaign and attempted to reach out to Malik.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2025
Anyone with information can contact Spectrum at 833-404-TIPS (8477) or reach out to local law enforcement.
—Pj Green
july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
For gardening questions, contact us toll-free at (877) 486-6271, visit our website at homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu, or reach out to your local UConn Extension center at cahnr.uconn.edu/extension/locations.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Smalls-Mantey said people can reach out to their doctors and pharmacista to discuss medication side effects, and use resources such as WebMD, GoodRx and Medscape for a breakdown of medications and other health information.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2025
Anyone with information can contact Spectrum at 833-404-TIPS (8477) or reach out to local law enforcement.
—Pj Green
july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
For gardening questions, contact us toll-free at (877) 486-6271, visit our website at homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu, or reach out to your local UConn Extension center at cahnr.uconn.edu/extension/locations.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Smalls-Mantey said people can reach out to their doctors and pharmacista to discuss medication side effects, and use resources such as WebMD, GoodRx and Medscape for a breakdown of medications and other health information.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for reach out to (someone)
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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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