Reaching
Reaching noun - The act of physically reaching or thrusting out.
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Synonyms for Reaching
Touching and reaching are semantically related. in extending to a point topic. In some cases you can use "Touching" instead an adjective "Reaching", when it comes to topics like extending a part of the body.
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The Tramp and the floorwalker mimic each other's movements for a while until Charlie is reassured that the floorwalker is real by reaching out and touching his valise.
Source: Mirror Routine -
Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger - including in-universe: When he first comes out of the chamber that buffs him up, Agent Carter can't resist reaching out and touching his newly-incredible bare chest◊ for a moment.
Source: Mr Fanservice / Film -
Heel: After winning his match against Motoshi Ohkuma that is described on the Awesome page, he was walking to the back when a fan tried reaching out and touching his hand and he reacted with surprise.
Source: Wrestling / Kamala
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