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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
But generally, the number reaches its peak between two and four hours after sunset in the spring and fall.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
This creeper has bluish-green foliage that turns reddish purple in winter and reaches 8-12 inches high with a spread of 6-8 feet.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Some economic forecasts issued in recent weeks projected that global economic growth could escape the crisis relatively unscathed, as long as the war reaches a resolution in short order and oil prices avoid a steeper climb.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
That is, if zucchini reaches its full size before pests—aphids, ants, cucumber beetles, or squash bugs—haven't attacked the plant first.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Rectal cancer that reaches the muscle layer of the bowel wall or nearby lymph nodes is commonly treated with radiation and chemotherapy first, then surgery if necessary, according to Kin and Gordon.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But its origin story reaches even further.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Apply the herbicide when the soil temperature reaches 65 degrees in spring and a second time 45 days later.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Saad Yousuf shared his 10 favorite value picks (and the most daring reaches).
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Astronomers can use telescopes to find specific molecules in the atmospheres of neighboring planets, in nebulae – clouds of interstellar dust and gas – hundreds or thousands of light-years away, or in galaxies beyond the far reaches of the Milky Way.
—Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
In the farthest reaches of the event, donations were being taken to keep other items useful.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
As one third of The Police, Copeland banged his way to the upper reaches of pop stardom.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
In the far reaches of Nebraska, at Fort Robinson State Park, visitors trot along on horseback.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Out there in the vast depths of space, from our Solar System to the farthest reaches of the Universe, all sorts of objects can be found.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to Geely, the system reaches inference speeds of 350 TPS and can react up to three times faster than a human driver.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
But generally, the number reaches its peak between two and four hours after sunset in the spring and fall.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
This creeper has bluish-green foliage that turns reddish purple in winter and reaches 8-12 inches high with a spread of 6-8 feet.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Some economic forecasts issued in recent weeks projected that global economic growth could escape the crisis relatively unscathed, as long as the war reaches a resolution in short order and oil prices avoid a steeper climb.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
That is, if zucchini reaches its full size before pests—aphids, ants, cucumber beetles, or squash bugs—haven't attacked the plant first.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Rectal cancer that reaches the muscle layer of the bowel wall or nearby lymph nodes is commonly treated with radiation and chemotherapy first, then surgery if necessary, according to Kin and Gordon.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But its origin story reaches even further.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Apply the herbicide when the soil temperature reaches 65 degrees in spring and a second time 45 days later.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Saad Yousuf shared his 10 favorite value picks (and the most daring reaches).
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Astronomers can use telescopes to find specific molecules in the atmospheres of neighboring planets, in nebulae – clouds of interstellar dust and gas – hundreds or thousands of light-years away, or in galaxies beyond the far reaches of the Milky Way.
—Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
In the farthest reaches of the event, donations were being taken to keep other items useful.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
As one third of The Police, Copeland banged his way to the upper reaches of pop stardom.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
In the far reaches of Nebraska, at Fort Robinson State Park, visitors trot along on horseback.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Out there in the vast depths of space, from our Solar System to the farthest reaches of the Universe, all sorts of objects can be found.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaches
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Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For most mammals, water quickly penetrates wet fur and directly contacts the skin, eliminating the coat’s key benefit.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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The next time Ray contacts you (hopefully sober), tell him there is nothing more to work out.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Punishment that, in this case, ultimately affects children.—
Ciera Bates-Chamberlain,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lighting Technology The type of light bulb in use dramatically affects whether turning off lights is necessary.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Where does that hit rank in his career both in importance but also in terms of the bone-crunching quality of it?—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sophomore Nate Roberts is a 6-5, 240-pounder who has blocking experience and showed off versatility catching passes in the spring.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to stay alert and have a safe place as well as a plan in case a severe storm passes through your area.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Also Astellas is reentering the clinic with a next-generation gene therapy for XLMTM and Intellia’s CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema impresses.—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s what impresses Grayslake North senior shortstop/third baseman Jane Pritchard.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cobb said that multiple District 1 residents, in the northwest quadrant of the city, became frustrated with Perkins’ level of communication with his constituents leading up to the March 2 City Council vote on the tax breaks.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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This transit is shedding light on surface-level power and the unseen social currents secretly dictating your life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaches. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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