reach out
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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The Times also reached out to Mortensen for comment.
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Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Early last year, Cohen and Smith Richards reached out to sources inside the Department of Education.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
An editor or reporter may reach out about your response.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Ars has also reached out to Sama.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Early last year, Cohen and Smith Richards reached out to sources inside the Department of Education.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
An editor or reporter may reach out about your response.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Ars has also reached out to Sama.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reach out
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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