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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
Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
This is different from the unfounded approach touted by Kennedy to use cod liver oil to treat measles in children, which the AAP says can be dangerous.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 1 May 2025
Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Video shows the elder Haliburton approaching the two-time NBA MVP with a towel held up.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Some of McDonnell’s backers point out that the chief took a similarly deliberative approach during his last two leadership stints, as chief of police in Long Beach and as Los Angeles County sheriff.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
This is different from the unfounded approach touted by Kennedy to use cod liver oil to treat measles in children, which the AAP says can be dangerous.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 1 May 2025
Verb
Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings, has a background in software development and approached entertainment distribution with a similar mindset.
—Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Video shows the elder Haliburton approaching the two-time NBA MVP with a towel held up.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
Noun
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While most yachts center around the owner, Eternal Spark’s owner chose to take the commercial route and turn it into a full-scale but unique charter yacht, now listed through Ocean Independence.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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Police have shuttered the main highway linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, a critical artery for central Israel, and ordered evacuations along the route as thick smoke and advancing fire lines threatened nearby communities.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hippler is allowing the account’s click activity pertaining to knives and knife accessories, the payment method used, and details of items in the cart, including all items added to the cart and removed from the cart or wish listed in the shopping bag.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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With exquisite attention to detail, FAMILY PORTRAIT expertly uses stop-motion’s surreal nature to reveal the discord that arises from the collision of each family member’s coping methods.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Verb
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While the State Department has not disclosed official figures, a review by Inside Higher Ed approximates 1,700 visas have been revoked, including 18 at Florida International University, where Rubio himself once taught a political science class.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Commonsense reasoning, while partially approximated in large language models, is often brittle or overly literal, failing to capture the tacit knowledge humans rely on instinctively.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The advancements in hair restoration and the increasing acceptance of cosmetic procedures for all offer a path for men to take control of their appearance and well-being, with none of the shame of yesterday.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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If your career background will help guide and inform a high school grad following a similar path, offering mentorship and sharing advice and wisdom is invaluable, according to Forge.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In a memo, the agency called for strategies to improve access to the medications in countries that are low- and middle-income, Reuters summarized.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Ono was president of the University of British Columbia when the pandemic hit and moved swiftly to close the campus and require vaccinations for those who returned.—
Ian Hodgson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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In 2015, Mexican food staple Tortilla Flats closed after 40 years, and two efforts to revive it as a cantina were short-lived, the Sacramento Business Journal reported.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The Edmonton Oilers entered the postseason with more roster questions than any true Stanley Cup contender this spring.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Following her performance at the 2025 season so far, Walsh is expected to enter the World Championships as a heavy favorite to win the 100 and 50-fly events.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Aspect ratios and film formats are in flux; the grainy film stock and low-grade digital video of Datong give way to the high-definition crispness of Fengjie.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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In recent months though, and as the weather’s picked up, another style of jeans has been shuffling their way onto our moodboards.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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