Used in a Sentence

reaches

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for reaches.

Editorial note

On health insurance, to be precise the cost is $0.10/hour if a worker reaches a precise threshold in weekly hours, so far below 20%.

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Quick take

The extreme limits

Meaning at a glance

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noun

The extreme limits

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for reaches.

noun

The extreme limits

Example sentences

1

On health insurance, to be precise the cost is $0.10/hour if a worker reaches a precise threshold in weekly hours, so far below 20%.

2

If it reaches prominence as a language, that has a real, long-term impact on my career satisfaction.

3

When it reaches a critical mass, the only thing stopping a revolution will be ISP access.

4

It will be many years before it reaches critical mass and invisibly seeps into mainstream ubiquity.

5

And for whatever reason, probably due to essential human nature, they seem nearly inevitable once an organization reaches a certain size.

6

The second, most important - that stuff is flooded with strong chemicals to avoid perishing until it reaches the pet food manufacturer.

7

Opower’s software has been deployed to more than 95 utility partners around the world and reaches more than 50 million households and businesses.

8

Once the firm reaches total hidebound status, it's merely a matter of time.

9

I'm not sure when/if the total salary reaches 500k, but I've heard that total salaries from 200-300k are fairly common.

10

My word the southern reaches of the Chinese claim are extremely grabby!

11

I didn't believe I'd see the day when a larger Tcl project reaches HN front page.

12

To answer your question, whether that state reaches Europe depends on whether the US' war of the rich on the poor spreads to Europe.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use reaches in a sentence?

On health insurance, to be precise the cost is $0.10/hour if a worker reaches a precise threshold in weekly hours, so far below 20%.

What does reaches mean?

The extreme limits

What part of speech is reaches?

reaches is commonly used as noun.