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as in to contact
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 to affect
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 expansion
a wide space or area
a wide reach of woods
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as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
she's got a good memory, but critical thinking seems to be beyond her reach
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as in rank
usually reaches plural
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 reach
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Harris was a talented candidate running a modern professional campaign that was just reaching full speed by Election Day.
—Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
This country has a lot of problems right now, many that would be out of reach of even a great president operating in the best of circumstances.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This season James became the fastest defensive back since 2000 to reach 500 career tackles.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Harris was a talented candidate running a modern professional campaign that was just reaching full speed by Election Day.
—Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
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With a chopper, nothing is out of reach – and for the intrepid explorer yearning for true isolation, this is the stuff of dreams.
—Shaun Stanley, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
This country has a lot of problems right now, many that would be out of reach of even a great president operating in the best of circumstances.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach
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The estate hands the vast bulk of its profits over to the UK government each year.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The machine was handed to her without any instructions on troubleshooting comfort issues.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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Once contacted, their operations team assembles within hours, prepares an estimate, and proceeds to dispatch their security personnel.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Royal Thai Police did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE.Becca Longmire, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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As General Partner of Goddess Gaia Ventures, we are dedicated to investing in start-ups that address health issues that affect women disproportionately, solely or differently.Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, any fresh produce in the salad will be affected.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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As the name implies, the system provides flexible expansion with available surround speakers and a thumpy subwoofer.Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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In the 20 years since its release, the game has grown exponentially, with ten full expansions and even relaunches of its classic modes beginning in 2019, building toward an outright massive amount of content for players to explore alone or with others.Ryan Easby, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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Expansion of Hotel Brands and Residential Offerings Hotel brands are expanding their scope to offer a more comprehensive range of experiences and services, from boutique, specialized stays to residential options.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The agency's scope is huge: CMS oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans, nearly half the population.Darius Tahir, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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NBCUniversal is set to undergo major changes in its C-suite and in its TV business, with the company reorganizing its executive ranks in connection with its plan to spin off most of its cable networks.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The ranks of the unbanked are also falling as the population gets older, and becomes generally more educated — older folks and those with more education are more likely to be banked.Emily Peck, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Since your hand is a minimum and an 11-trick club game is far away, pass.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Sometime later, a passing pipeline company worker pulled the vehicle from the ditch.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Musk settled with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine, step down as chairman, and agree to get a lawyer's approval before posting about Tesla.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reach. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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