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reach up

VERB

rise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climb grow lift move up push up rocket soar surge

STRONG

arise arouse aspire awake levitate mount rouse scale sprout surface surmount tower up

WEAK

be erect be located be situated blast off bob up come up get out of bed get steeper get to one's feet go uphill have foundation pile out rise and shine rise up roll out sit up slope upwards stand up straighten up sweep upward turn out upspring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

descend

STRONG

calm drop fall lull sleep

WEAK

comply cooperate decline decrease give in go along lessen lower recede regress slump

Example Sentences

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I reach up for a cup of coffee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In California, there are no age restrictions to ride Class 1 e-bikes, which are pedal-assisted, and Class 2 models, which are pedal- and throttle-assisted; both classes reach up to 20 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

NordVPN discounts can reach up to 77 percent, while Surfshark’s can go as high as 85 percent on long-term plans.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Temperatures this weekend will range between 11-14C, but in any sunshine in the south-east on Sunday temperatures could reach up to 18C.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Joaquin leaned forward, and Maya felt herself reach up and put her hand on his arm, anchoring him to her and Grace.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

reach up

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