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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
Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
If scaled successfully, the approach could help address long-standing limitations in battery design, particularly in applications that demand both high energy density and long-term stability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Housing and homelessness spending has also surged, according to the study, with emergency shelter costs approaching the $1 billion mark through spiking enrollment in the HomeBASE and similar programs.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
With wildfire risk now a year-round reality in Southern California, Cox takes a proactive approach to preparedness.
—Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
If scaled successfully, the approach could help address long-standing limitations in battery design, particularly in applications that demand both high energy density and long-term stability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Officers observed a man who fit the description of the associate across the street, and officers approached him, identified themselves as New York police and tried to arrest him inside the store, police said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Housing and homelessness spending has also surged, according to the study, with emergency shelter costs approaching the $1 billion mark through spiking enrollment in the HomeBASE and similar programs.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
Noun
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The poor design of that route was a key factor in the crash along with air traffic controllers relying too much on pilots seeing and avoiding other aircraft.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tennessee used him frequently on deep crossers and vertical routes, where his stride length and tracking ability popped.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Several states have partnered with a company called ReUp that facilitates reenrollment through coaching and data tools that allow schools to refine outreach methods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Environment Minister Irene Vélez said the decision was reached because other methods to control their population have been expensive and unsuccessful, including neutering some of the animals or moving them to zoos.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then the Earthquakes, second place in the Western Conference, added to their club-record start to a season by exposing a fatigued Black & Gold side that was third in the west coming into the contest.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The purse is made from sleek, faux leather and comes with a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap (in addition to the top handle) for styling versatility.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander is trying to go back-to-back, Jokic — who has been first or second in five straight seasons, entering this year — is seeking his fourth MVP in six years and Wembanyama is a finalist for the first time.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-5 center is entering her 13th year in the league and will be the most veteran player on Seattle’s rebuilding roster.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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During these tests, the platform demonstrated its ability to perform tasks in conditions approximating real combat scenarios.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The fighting has carved a path of destruction from agricultural towns near the border to Beirut, killing more than 2,000 people and displacing in excess of 1 million others, according to Lebanese authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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For years, Dean Potter stood atop the climbing world, attaining a mystique as a rebellious spirit who carved his own path up mountains and into the sky — through BASE jumping and wingsuit flying.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Everything down to gear strategy had to account for the physical toll that seven marathons would inevitably have on her body.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The strategy spreads tourism spending across neighborhoods instead of concentrating it near match venues.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officials were forced to close all southbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway in the area for the rescues and investigation, and drivers were being urged to avoid the area until the scene has been cleared.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mitch Marner broke a third-period tie and the Vegas Golden Knights won the Pacific Division for the fifth time in their nine-year history, beating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Wednesday night to close the regular season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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