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reach

Definition for reach

noun as in extent, range; stretch

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ability, capacity, distance, grasp, horizon, influence, power, scope

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ambit, command, compass, extension, gamut, jurisdiction, ken, latitude, magnitude, mastery, orbit, play, purview, radius, spread, sweep, swing

verb as in arrive at

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arrive, attain, come, come to, enter, hit, make, show, sign in

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catch up to, check in, clock in, gain on, get as far as, get in, get to, hit town, make it, make the scene, ring in, roll in, show up, turn up, wind up at

verb as in stretch to; touch

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approach, attain, contact, end, go, join, lead, make, pass, stand, strike

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buck, encompass, equal, grasp, hand, lunge, overtake, seize, shoot, span, spread, strain

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carry to, come at, come up to, continue to, extend to, feel for, get a hold of, get hold of, get to, go as far as, go on, go to, hold out, make contact with, pass along, put out, roll on, shake hands

verb as in attain; rise

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achieve, amount to, arrive at, come to, drop, fall, gain, move, realize, score, win

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accomplish, sink

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climb to, rack up

verb as in communicate with

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affect, approach, contact, get, maintain, move

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influence, sway, touch

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get in touch, get through, get to, keep in contact, keep in touch

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Example Sentences

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American Bryson DeChambeau gave a glimpse of perhaps what might follow as he indulged the fans who wanted to see him reach the green 397 yards away, by smashing half a dozen tee shots.

From BBC

But some critics said China's plan did not go as far as hoped to keep global climate goals in reach.

From BBC

“I’ve already reached out to him. I’m sure his phone is blowing up. I just want to make sure he’s all right,” Skubal said.

From Los Angeles Times

We’ve reached a point in history where many of the darker speculative assumptions about our collective future have become disconcertingly prescient.

From Salon

Councillor Adam Paynter, deputy leader and portfolio holder for resources, said the council would need to make "significant savings of between £45 and £70m" in order to reach a balanced budget for 2026/27.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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