reach out
Americanverb phrase
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to contact or try to contact someone (usually followed by to).
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to try to help a person or group that is in need, socially marginalized, etc. (usually followed by to).
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to seek help or support.
Example Sentences
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I wanted to reach out to you, but we didn’t have your contact.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
For some of them, where there were already pending habeas proceedings, for example, I would reach out to opposing counsel to see if they had any knowledge as to where my client was.
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026
Share your thoughts by replying to this email in your inbox, or reach out to us at [email protected].
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Your plan to reach out publicly about your story, which necessarily includes your involvement with the Manson family, would bring notoriety and glorification to that,” said Parole Board Commissioner Julie Garland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Although Torak stood fifty paces above, he saw it as clearly as if he could reach out and touch it.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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