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  • present participle of reach.

reaching



ADJECTIVE
extending a part of the body
Synonyms


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SpaceX essentially created the modern space economy by pioneering reusable rockets, which dramatically lowered the cost of reaching orbit, enabling applications like space-based cellphone connectivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The yearly rate of inflation is projected to climb to 4.2% from 3.8% in the prior month, reaching the highest level since May 2023.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The animals learned which route would lead to a reward and gradually developed a reliable strategy for reaching it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Belgium didn’t make it out of the group stage in Qatar after reaching the semifinals four years earlier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Chip took his time about reaching in, drawing out the stacks of letters and magazines and junk mail.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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