Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "reaching"
  • present participle of reach.

reaching



ADJECTIVE
extending a part of the body
Synonyms


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.

Government-run Strategic Petroleum Reserve inventories continue to fall, reaching their lowest level since 1983.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Temperatures are expected to rise, with some areas reaching 10 to 15 degrees above normal, and conditions will also likely be more humid due to the monsoonal moisture, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

Wales was not far behind with Bute Park in Cardiff reaching 31.3C,

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Centers for Disease Control, local health authorities are reaching out to passengers who sat on the flight near the patient.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

“Give me that phone,” he said, reaching for the cell.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "reaching" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com