as in roughly
close to but not exactly
it takes approximately three hours to drive to Dallas
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Recent Examples of approximately
Those statements are stirring anger or frustration by Capitol siege victims, who are still outraged by the pardons President Trump issued to more than 1,500 Capitol riot defendants — including approximately 600 accused of assaulting police.
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 9 June 2025
Two floor plans are available in The Enclave of Mill Creek — the Bristol and the Avalon, ranging from approximately 2,100 to 2,600 square feet including lower-level finish.
—Reecenichols Real Estate, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
As Wilken explained in her 76-page order, approximately $1.6 billion in new compensation for college athletes is expected through revenue sharing in the first year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025
Female Founders Collective has approximately 25,000 total members, including its exclusive dues-paying members.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 9 June 2025
Two floor plans are available in The Enclave of Mill Creek — the Bristol and the Avalon, ranging from approximately 2,100 to 2,600 square feet including lower-level finish.
—Reecenichols Real Estate, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
As Wilken explained in her 76-page order, approximately $1.6 billion in new compensation for college athletes is expected through revenue sharing in the first year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025
Female Founders Collective has approximately 25,000 total members, including its exclusive dues-paying members.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximately
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The ball bounced a few times before eventually rolling roughly three feet into the cup.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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The association, which was founded in response to the devastating use of nuclear weapons by the U.S. on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII, says there are roughly 9,614 in military stockpiles capable of use by missiles, aircraft, ships and submarines.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The prize awards £1 million (about $1.2 million) annually to five winners.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Our pro panel tells us that works out to about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of salt.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Moccasin Creek where he was found has seen high water due to heavy rainfall in the last two weeks, which may have limited Hardin's ability to move around.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The Mavericks have over a dozen country hits and have been around just as long.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Approximately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approximately. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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