out·reach
ˌau̇t-ˈrēch 
outreached; outreaching; outreaches
1
a
: to surpass in reach
b
: exceed
the demand outreaches the supply
2
: to get the better of by trickery
out·reach
ˈau̇t-ˌrēch
1
: the act of reaching out
2
: the extent or limit of reach
the outreach of the Ohio floods—
Clifton Johnson
Clifton Johnson3
: the extending of services or assistance beyond current or usual limits
an outreach program
also
: the extent of such services or assistance
Examples of outreach in a Sentence
Verb
The singer's talent outreaches the dull songs she is asked to perform.
Noun
He is responsible for the campaign's outreach to college students.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Wherry said these drones will document the region’s homeless population and clothing, food, water and hygiene products to homeless residents with outreach efforts.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Generic outreach will simply reinforce resentment among those who already have one foot out the door.
—Shannon Gabriel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In the coming weeks, the Department will begin proactive outreach to recipients about affordable loan repayment options and help them back into good standing.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 3 June 2025
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Noun
By combining culturally sensitive outreach with cutting-edge screening technologies, her work empowers underserved populations and enhances prevention strategies.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Wherry said these drones will document the region’s homeless population and clothing, food, water and hygiene products to homeless residents with outreach efforts.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Generic outreach will simply reinforce resentment among those who already have one foot out the door.
—Shannon Gabriel, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In the coming weeks, the Department will begin proactive outreach to recipients about affordable loan repayment options and help them back into good standing.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for outreach
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“Outreach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outreach. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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