reach out
phrasal 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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Newsweek has reached out to the White House and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office for comment.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for Brown for clarification.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Stasio’s Italian Deli & Market in Orlando and Hinckley’s Fancy Meats in Orlando
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Want to reach out?
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Fox News Digital reached out to the Denver police union and Johnston's office for comment.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for Brown for clarification.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Stasio’s Italian Deli & Market in Orlando and Hinckley’s Fancy Meats in Orlando
2025 Foodie Awards: Click here to see all the winners!
Want to reach out?
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Fox News Digital reached out to the Denver police union and Johnston's office for comment.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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