as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
the approaching holiday has everyone in a state of excitement
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1
as in coming
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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2
as in nearing
to move closer to
approach the bull with caution
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3
as in approximating
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
his store-bought dessert doesn't even approach your homemade version of it
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approaching
Adjective
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The Milwaukee School Board is scheduled to reconsider a contract with City Year at a special virtual meeting Aug. 29, after falling short of the votes Aug. 28 to approve a contract for the upcoming school year.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025 -
McConnell turns 34 during the upcoming season — only 15 players that age or older played as much as McConnell last year.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That’s because it’s considered a red giant star, a bloated star nearing the end of its life.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Both teams are nearing the point when the game will be turned over to the bullpens.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The main character, possessing the heritage of both sides, can stop the impending catastrophe.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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Though the active roster is always fluid, especially in late August and early September, the impending deadline spurs plenty of activity leaguewide.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This minimizes the risk of entering details on fraudulent websites and can alert you if a site doesn’t match what’s expected.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Israel's blockade of aid on Gaza — including electricity — is entering its third week.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The World Bank on Thursday raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, reflecting the recent policy adjustments.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Merely matching expectations last season was good enough for the Yankees to win their division and claim home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Lopez's full outfit turned out to be a floor-length skirt with matching embellishments to the abs-baring cropped top.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Approaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approaching. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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