reach
verb (used with object)
to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc..
reaching
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present participleof reach.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Orionid meteor shower is active from early October into November, reaching its peak around 21 October.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
That combination is important because it suggests that reaching an exceptionally old age may not require escaping aging altogether.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Mulberry also pointed to Dell’s own recent earnings report, which showed its AI server business reaching $60.9 billion in orders and the company’s backlog swelling to $95 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Defenders manhandle Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith on every down to stop him from reaching the ball.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Aha!" she said, reaching out to snatch up a thin volume.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
