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  • present participle of reach.

reaching



ADJECTIVE
extending a part of the body
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Reaching the store requires a 50-mile trek from Phoenix through barren land dotted by cactuses and the occasional sign warning of blowing dust.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Reaching all three finals almost happened last season, when Chelsea won the Conference League and Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Reaching $1.3 billion in adjusted operating income for the segment this quarter, as CVS ultimately did, “will be an important first step to start to correct that.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Reaching the summit after several hours, they stayed only long enough to take pictures and plant flags as 50-mph winds whipped around them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Reaching down, I grab my backpack and lift it onto the stool where Mom sat only moments ago.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher




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