reach out

verb

reached out; reaching out; reaches out
: to make an effort to do something for other people
The church is reaching out to help the poor.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Miss USA Organization for additional comment. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Many have reached out to help since the blaze broke out weeks ago, and the congregation has a GoFundMe for rebuilding efforts. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for Bacon and Sedgwick for comment. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 Following the snake’s vet exams, the SPCA reached out to a local pet shop, which helped officers find a suitable home for the reptile. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reach out

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