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as in route
an established course for traveling from one place to another
will take the standard landing approach from the south
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work
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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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as in to approximate
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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Recent Examples of approach
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The top candidates for California governor crisscrossed the state Friday, all venturing to friendly political territory to woo voters and undermine their rivals as the June 2 primary election fast approaches.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
The study goes on to calculate that had statewide rent control been in effect over the past decade, the cumulative property tax burden on median single-family homes would have been approaching an additional $2,600.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Your steady approach helps everyone feel safe enough to agree on terms, then follow through today at a pace that respects both schedules.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The top candidates for California governor crisscrossed the state Friday, all venturing to friendly political territory to woo voters and undermine their rivals as the June 2 primary election fast approaches.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
Additional studies will investigate replacin aluminum structures with steel for better durability, and the addition of spike inlets and other aerodynamic refinements necessary to maintain stable flight and payload release at speeds approaching and exceeding Mach 3.
—David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
The study goes on to calculate that had statewide rent control been in effect over the past decade, the cumulative property tax burden on median single-family homes would have been approaching an additional $2,600.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
Noun
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Officials from Taiwan and Japan are optimistic the route will boost tourism, foster trade and deepen bilateral ties.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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There was a table with plenty of workspace, a charging station with cords, plenty of seating choices, and even a map that suggested jogging routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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All the soap and other bath amenities are organic and made in Mallorca following traditional artisanal methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Styles shift, interfaces evolve, new best practices emerge and new production methods enter the workflow, but the core discipline is still the ability to create something that fits within a larger system.—
Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In his almost but not quite valedictory acceptance speech, the 80-year-old Lithgow acknowledged that this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Nowhere is this perhaps clearer than in her first book, published in 1941, just as the United States entered World War II.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Ramaphosa said Sunday that around 450,000 people trying to enter South Africa without documents had been stopped at the border in the last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The grant amount—$25,000—was set to approximate the average annual cost of full-time childcare in New York City.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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The National Football League, for all its flaws, understands the commercial necessity of approximating fairness.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Anger, denial, and fear are merely steps along the path of grieving.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Democrat Tom Steyer is in third place attemping to close the gap by utilizing a late surge in Democratic voters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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However, this work is multifaceted and requires strong collaboration with state and community partners to close the gap for these women.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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