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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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
In a story by the Record-Courier, if lower G3 levels in a geomagnetic storm are reached in the late evening or early morning, the aurora may be visible for areas in Ohio down to the Ohio River.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Under the judgment reached Thursday, the grocery giant must implement this policy and ensure staff are properly trained to place accurate weight labels on products.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Helene reached the area as a tropical storm six days ago, drenching the already sodden area with more than a foot of rain.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
The only National League team that has never won a World Series, San Diego has reached but lost the Fall Classic twice, in 1984 and 1989.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Space Weather Prediction Center Parts of the country were treated to the northern lights last spring when a powerful geomagnetic storm reached Earth.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
As his vehicle reached a speed of 113 mph, Minnesota State Trooper Zach Gruver managed to get in front of Dutcher's vehicle by moving at 130 mph and parked his squad car in its path.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
In 1960, under the leadership of Harry Bridges, the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union reached an agreement on automation with the Pacific Maritime Association.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Under the judgment reached Thursday, the grocery giant must implement this policy and ensure staff are properly trained to place accurate weight labels on products.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Helene reached the area as a tropical storm six days ago, drenching the already sodden area with more than a foot of rain.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
The only National League team that has never won a World Series, San Diego has reached but lost the Fall Classic twice, in 1984 and 1989.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Space Weather Prediction Center Parts of the country were treated to the northern lights last spring when a powerful geomagnetic storm reached Earth.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
As his vehicle reached a speed of 113 mph, Minnesota State Trooper Zach Gruver managed to get in front of Dutcher's vehicle by moving at 130 mph and parked his squad car in its path.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
In 1960, under the leadership of Harry Bridges, the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union reached an agreement on automation with the Pacific Maritime Association.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reached
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Angel City was fined $200,000, was handed a three-point deduction in the standings and president Julie Uhrman and general manager Angela Hucles Mangano were suspended from any duties related to player transactions for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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During a visit with family in London, Johnson’s brother-in-law handed him a Tottenham jacket.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Joe was inspired to change how schools approach safety planning when a local school district contacted him for consulting services.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Online booking records in Dallas County did not list an attorney could be contacted for comment on Thomas’ behalf.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company acknowledges potential impacts from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, as its manufacturing operations are based in Israel, though operations have not been materially affected as of the filing date.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing also discusses the impact of the ongoing conflict in Israel, noting that operations have not been materially affected due to the company's global footprint.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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If passed, the law would centralize authority over those areas to the Israel Antiquities Authority.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The referral passed the Senate on a party-line 16-13 vote with Republicans in favor.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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But this is the last chapter of her struck-by-lightning phase, the kind of astonishing creative streak that Stevie Wonder, David Bowie and Neil Young also produced in a very different way during this decade.Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to Heriot-Watt University researchers, the images confirm that an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, creating this crater.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Reached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reached. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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