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VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach attain contact end go join lead make pass stand strike

STRONG

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

WEAK

carry to come at come up 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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny fail fall behind leave lose miss refuse stop surrender veto

STRONG

compress concentrate let go release

WEAK

depart

Example Sentences

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Nearly all of Gaza’s two million residents are living in the Hamas-controlled areas, where humanitarian conditions continue to be difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

But once harvested, mangoes continue to ripen quickly, making them highly vulnerable to softening, moisture loss, and spoilage during storage and transport.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

“Please continue to follow guidance from emergency officials,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

It's likely Saturday we'll see another warmest day of the year as temperatures continue to tick upward.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I’ve promised myself that I’m going to fill up this sketchbook, continue to build my portfolio, keep working to improve my craft.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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