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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3
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
Noun
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Gutiérrez, who joined Washington’s ranks as an upstart Puerto Rican alderman, has since gravitated toward more establishment positions.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Trump’s budget proposal House Republicans stayed up all night Wednesday to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump’s priority bill to approval Thursday.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Ironically, given the rhetoric around tariffs and overseas filmmaking taking away American jobs, these resources would have provided a valuable foundation for more production to take place on the local level.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The decision to move Robinson into the starting lineup for Hart unlocked levels of rotation depth that weren’t immediately obvious before.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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That philosophy informs every technology decision, from AI investments to platform upgrades.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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And when someone from that organization informs him that no one has printed out the petition he’s supposed to present to the governor in mere hours, he’s just pissed.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While as many as 80 Houthi military officers may have been killed, according to analysts, the senior echelon of its military and political leadership appears intact.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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This contingency is often represented at the upper echelons of the Vatican by cardinals from continental Europe, most notably the Germans.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Illinois cities Peoria and Decatur top the ranking in affordability, according to SmartAsset.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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European countries dominate global rankings of healthcare systems characterized by universal access and defining health as a right rather than a commodity.—
RSM Discovery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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