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verb

  • To initiate contact or communication with a person or group, often to offer or request help, information, or to establish a connection.

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“I’m reaching out to my people at FBI and DOJ. Trying to get him out,” he texted the group.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

She said she is reaching out to the medical board to see if they can issue guidance similar to Texas’ and she would work toward more legislation if needed.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

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other words

  • dropping a line
  • shooting a message
  • pinging
  • getting in touch
  • communicating with

Possible Antonyms

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other words

  • keeping to oneself
  • ghosting
  • going radio silent
  • disconnecting
  • leaving on read

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