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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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2
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
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
This approach provides a realistic picture of internet performance in various urban settings.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 17 June 2025
There were stop signs on Montana Avenue for drivers approaching Ustick.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2025
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Noun
The report goes through the final approach of the Cessna Citation S550, which took off in New Jersey and refueled in Kansas before heading to San Diego.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
This approach provides a realistic picture of internet performance in various urban settings.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Verb
When constructing the messages of the film, the production team was mindful to consult with experts on how to mindfully approach the concepts for viewers young and old.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 17 June 2025
There were stop signs on Montana Avenue for drivers approaching Ustick.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
Noun
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Humanitarian aid sites and routes in Gaza have become flashpoints in recent weeks, according to the Hamas-run ministry.—
Ellie Kaufman,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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Pablo Torre is also expected to go, and follow a similar route to Victor. Barcelona would like to have the player at hand to return if he is sold.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The next step is to make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card, debit card, online banking, PayPal account, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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But Iran has other delivery methods as well, through terrorist proxies.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Each layer represents a theory of a universe that imperfectly approximates the real one.—
Charlie Wood,
Quanta Magazine,
27 May 2025
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The Pacers—athletic, young, clever, cocky guys with vibes like the youngest brother in a rich exurban family—answered with pesky defense and an approach to basketball that more nearly approximated a sprint-heavy peewee track meet.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Along the way, there are a few intersections with trails that head up the sides of the canyon, but continue on the path heading west.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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His On the Reckoning of Time contains a method for determining the date of Easter, knowledge of which was indispensable for precisely calculating sun positions and the path of the moon through the zodiac.—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The strategy has led to renovation of tennis grounds for several Masters 1000 events in Cincinnati, Madrid, Rome, Paris and Shanghai.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a private contractor that operates the sites, said they were closed Saturday.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The warning was issued Saturday at 4:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 5:34 p.m. U.S. 69 Current Incidents: Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park One lane is closed between 119th Street and 103rd Street on northbound US-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Lembas is a new peptide ingredient company that enters the market today with intentions of partnering with CPG brands to create food products that target the GLP-1 hormone.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The company also points out that a game ticket is a revocable license to enter a facility.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Many feel there are better ways to do it, but there has not been much change.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The trauma eventually seeped its way into Williamson’s writing.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
19 June 2025
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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