Synonyms for reaching


Grammar : Adj
Spell : reech
Phonetic Transcription : ritʃ

Top 10 synonyms for reaching Other synonyms for the word reaching

Définition of reaching

Origin :
  • 1590s, from un- (1) "not" + reach + -able.
  • adj extending to a point
  • adj arriving
  • adj extending a part of the body
Example sentences :
  • There is not more than one chance in a hundred of its reaching its destination.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • On reaching them Mr. Monger found he had dropped his revolver.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Made at once for the vessel, and, on reaching her, found all well and glad to see us.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • There was a snarl; Jeff had Joe by the throat, and Joe was reaching for his gun.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • She was slightly disappointed, on reaching home, to find that Eileen was not there.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • His first act on reaching the office was to send for Miss Thorne.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • But, on reaching the spot, they rubbed their eyes so much the harder.
  • Extract from : « Biographical Stories » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • "Hema tayiari," reported Simba, reaching his hand for the light rifle.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • On a third effort, the boat got through the surf and we succeeded in reaching the ship.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • We met with no interruption, however, reaching New York in due time.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
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