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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
David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
In meaningful ways, Mamdani’s campaign was a case study to prove whether a more optimistic and human approach could work in our political moment.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
The challenge is ongoing, because the progression of memory loss often means conversations need to be repeated, reframed or approached differently over time.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Then there’s the approach to luxury.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
In meaningful ways, Mamdani’s campaign was a case study to prove whether a more optimistic and human approach could work in our political moment.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Carter tells Rolling Stone the band approached him about joining the upcoming lineup in late September and have spent the time since working through booking and logistics.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
The challenge is ongoing, because the progression of memory loss often means conversations need to be repeated, reframed or approached differently over time.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
Noun
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This is your fastest route to real‑time rebooks and alerts.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers As one of North Carolina’s most widespread routes, the Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers encompasses seven counties.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Researchers have demonstrated that aqueous zinc-ion batteries can offer long-term cycling stability and higher energy density with a new method.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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From there, make a deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Will Woll’s return to the Leafs come earlier than the organization anticipated?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The biggest ovation of the night came when Keon Ellis, who has fallen out of the rotation despite being one of the team’s best defenders and 3-point shooters, entered the game for the first time at the start of the fourth quarter.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to the report, a Nissan Pathfinder driven by Wesley Jordan, 77, of Prairie Grove entered the roadway attempting to turn left when a westbound Dodge Ram struck Jordan's vehicle.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The primer will be tinted with a small amount of color pigment to approximate the paint color.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are missing three regulars, including top defender Victor Hedman, and are the only team to approximate the Ducks’ back-end balance of contributions.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Vietnamese authorities have ordered mass evacuations from low-lying coastal areas in the path of Typhoon Kalmaegi, the 13th to hit Vietnam this year.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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There is no official agreement, internal or otherwise, and Republicans and Democrats Wednesday sounded no closer to a path forward.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Or Cenote, the Yucatan Peninsula hole with a massive ramp above the hole that takes different strategies depending on the pin location.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Bond said the Hoosier Lottery would adopt the strategies other states employ, such as cross-promoting digital and retail tickets.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Black Apple closes Springdale taproom SPRINGDALE -- Black Apple Hard Cider has closed its taproom on East Emma Street, a company founder confirmed Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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At West Ham, Nuno has aligned himself with a club where the problems run so much deeper than merely trying to prevent the chilly fingers of relegation from closing round their neck.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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