1
as in handed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacted
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 affected
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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Recent Examples of reached
When maintenance issues reached a crisis point with sewage overflow in 2023, residents turned to the attorney general to intervene.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Per Disney, the first episode has reached 11 million viewers across all platforms in its first 35 days of availability.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Villa has reached its second European semifinal in three seasons after a 7-1 aggregate victory over Bologna.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Surely, the genre has reached its nadir.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The agreement was finally reached on Wednesday night, marking the third-longest teachers' strike in California since 1996.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The batter reached and a run scored on the play.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
La Habra’s first three batters of the game all reached base on errors.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The noise levels in the arena reached epic proportions as the Hawks put the clamps on the Knicks.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Per Disney, the first episode has reached 11 million viewers across all platforms in its first 35 days of availability.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Villa has reached its second European semifinal in three seasons after a 7-1 aggregate victory over Bologna.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Surely, the genre has reached its nadir.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The agreement was finally reached on Wednesday night, marking the third-longest teachers' strike in California since 1996.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The batter reached and a run scored on the play.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
La Habra’s first three batters of the game all reached base on errors.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The noise levels in the arena reached epic proportions as the Hawks put the clamps on the Knicks.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
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China’s metals industry began this year with its biggest profits in at least a decade as soaring prices for aluminum and copper handed the sector a major boost.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Then the case counsellor handed me the check for eight hundred dollars.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Eagles contacted the Vikings and kept in touch.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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When contacted for comment, a representative for Brasfield and Gorrie directed Fox News Digital's queries to the Georgia Attorney General's office.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Pineland Road wildfire, burning since April 18, was 23% contained at 32,541 acres affected.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Around 900 flights each day are affected by GPS interference, according to Benoit Figuet, a research associate at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and founder of SkAI Data Services, which since 2024 has tracked such incidents on its site GPSWise.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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About 1 in 6 households nationwide has a net worth above $1 million, and, because the occasional billionaire tilts the scale, the average American family has passed that seven-figure benchmark.—
Matthew Lynn,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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Enough time passed and my parents calmed down.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Polis acknowledged the need for tighter regulations but said he was influenced to reject the bill after Uber threatened to leave the state if the bill passed.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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But his style, admitted Dupré, has always been heavily influenced by Travis — which can be a challenge when trying to maintain his own identity as an artist, while also honoring Travis' legacy.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Senior midfielder Peyton Brolley, Mane’s sister, continues to be impressed by her teammate and sibling.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Frenchman was a constant threat and impressed with his silky link-up play.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The baseball field at the prison hasn't been touched since the building closed down in 2002, but the exhibition game is part of the centennial celebration of Route 66.—
Jackie Kostek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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