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reaching

ADJECTIVE
extending to a point
Synonyms
STRONG
embracing encompassing joining meeting spanning stretching touching
WEAK
ending at going up to spreading to
ADJECTIVE
arriving
Synonyms
STRONG
arrival disembarking entering landing
WEAK
coming to getting to stopping at touching down
ADJECTIVE
extending a part of the body
Synonyms
STRONG
extending grasping lunging straining stretching touching
WEAK
feeling for making for outstretching

Example Sentences

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Oil futures recovered early losses and edged higher as optimism over the U.S. and Iran reaching an agreement soon gave way to caution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The Sparks went 21-23 last season, finishing two wins short of reaching the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“Perplexity continues to value Snapchat as a platform for reaching key audiences, remains active on the Snap platform, and expects to continue using Snap’s advertising products,” Perplexity said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

After reaching the US-Mexico border, he crossed into the US and applied for asylum.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“With eggs,” I said, reaching for his cap.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff