within easy reach
idiom
1
: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby
He likes to keep a dictionary within easy reach when he's writing.
2
: close enough to be achieved
Victory was within easy reach.
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It’s situated on the East Coast of the U.S., with part of the city on the Atlantic Ocean coast and other parts surrounded by the Hudson and East Rivers, so there’s often a body of water within easy reach.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
The Big 12 title came from nowhere, resonated everywhere and placed checkbooks within easy reach.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
For instance, this swivel lounge chair that blends classic style with modern comfort is a standout for any outdoor space, or this posh and practical side table with a textured finish is great for keeping drinks, food, or your favorite book within easy reach.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 May 2025
As if to anchor all that lofted grandeur, the Arno slides by at street level—a silver ribbon within easy reach.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
The Big 12 title came from nowhere, resonated everywhere and placed checkbooks within easy reach.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
For instance, this swivel lounge chair that blends classic style with modern comfort is a standout for any outdoor space, or this posh and practical side table with a textured finish is great for keeping drinks, food, or your favorite book within easy reach.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 May 2025
As if to anchor all that lofted grandeur, the Arno slides by at street level—a silver ribbon within easy reach.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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“Within easy reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20easy%20reach. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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