reach out to (someone)

phrasal verb

reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.

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Readers interested in sponsoring a student can reach out to Kay Muñoz at kaym@healthcollective.org. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025 Click above to email us tips, or reach out to us on X (@ByEllaLee, @ZachASchonfeld) or Signal (elee.03, zachschonfeld.48). Ella Lee, The Hill, 14 May 2025 Halle Berry had fans buzzing over the weekend after posting a cheeky and flirtatious video with her boyfriend, musician Van Hunt, which caused a fan to reach out to Berry with a bold request. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025 Please fill out the form below and one of our Herald reporters will reach out to you. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reach out to (someone)

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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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