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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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The University of California and a union representing 21,000 healthcare, research and technical professionals across the UC system reached a contract agreement and averted a strike, the university and union announced Saturday.

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McKenzie's booming kick seconds from the end put it beyond reach.

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At least one team that kept leapfrogging us didn’t reach their Atlantic goal.

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Across the river on a span built by Romans and following the path through firs and beech, we soon reach a bend where the Irati turns back south.

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But that isn’t enough for Tesla to reach the volume it needs to advance its plans, according to Musk.

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

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