REACH Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

reach 1 of 2

verb

ˈrēch

Definition of reach

as in to hand

to shift possession of (something) from one person to another would you reach me the potatoes, please?

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Relevance

as in to contact

to transmit information or requests to you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days

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as in to affect

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response the movie adaptation just didn't reach me the way the novel did

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reach

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noun

as in scope

an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends she's got a good memory, but critical thinking seems to be beyond her reach

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as in rank

usually reaches plural the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement there are still only a few women in the upper reaches of the profession

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as in expansion

a wide space or area a wide reach of woods

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reach

Verb

Israeli strikes have killed at least 1,439 Palestinians in Gaza since a ceasefire was reached with the Hamas militant group nearly a year ago, according to the territory’s Health Ministry. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 The president’s net approval rating reached the lowest point of his second term this week, averaging net negative 22 percentage points as of Friday, according to RealClearPolitics. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

Noun

Higher mortgage rates are the most conspicuous factor putting homes out of financial reach, but not the only one. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 The PetroCaribe movement soon converged into broader anger over high inflation, kidnappings and the growing reach of armed gangs. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reach

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reach

Verb

The twist is, the would-be brides and grooms must hand total control of their love lives to their families.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
One day earlier, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget granted $20 million to CBP before the money was handed to the advertising agency.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hand

Verb

If a bait is ingested by a child or adult, contact your local health department or call the phone number listed on the bait (1-877-722-6725).

— Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Completed in 1919, the hospital was a flop, as only 33 veterans -- of 30,000 contacted -- expressed interest in care.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of contact

Verb

Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
At that altitude, even small changes in orientation can affect where an instrument looks on the ground.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of affect

Noun

Although the post-pandemic decline of China was one of the main causes of Lauder’s slowdown in growth in 2023, today the broad demographic scope augurs continued growth.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Generally, meetings happen at least once per year, but the cadence may vary based on complexity and the scope of the engagement.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of scope

Noun

Beating Alabama would vault them up even higher in the ranks and silence some of the naysayers.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Argentina, a Group of 20 nation of 46 million people home to a vast Patagonian wilderness and culturally vibrant capital, is set to become the first South American country to join their ranks.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of rank

Noun

Over the next twenty years, the games and their expansion packs focused on historical events, alternate history and future conflicts.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
The expansion gives Ultium Cells the ability to manufacture multiple cell chemistries and geometric form factors on the same campus.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of expansion

Verb

And because of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act passed earlier this year, the company appears to be on track to have taxpayers foot the bill.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
It was intended to be a casino, but when the law to legalize casinos didn’t pass, the property was sold.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pass

Verb

As the day winds down, get cozy in the living room for a game of cards and a glass of South African wine, or watch the sun set from the stone terrace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Each of the six main suspects get their chance to give their version of events on the day of Jodie’s death, effectively supplying their own alibis.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026