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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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2025
But as far as my approach to the course, not really.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 May 2025
This reality underscores why the most qualified digital forensics experts approach their profession as lifelong learners, continuously supplementing their formal education with ongoing professional development.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Noun
Other topics that could come up during Kennedy's testimony include the measles outbreak in West Texas, his approach to autism and the cuts to biomedical research.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2025
But as far as my approach to the course, not really.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Verb
Soon after a deputy approached the boys and was able to get the gun, according to the sheriff's office.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 13 May 2025
This reality underscores why the most qualified digital forensics experts approach their profession as lifelong learners, continuously supplementing their formal education with ongoing professional development.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approach
Noun
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Taking a bus or driving the 435-mile route is also an option.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Originally Published: May 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM EDT Most Popular Most Popular Property of the week: Striking historic home along the Connecticut river Parking crunch looms at major CT airport amid route expansion.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 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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It is processed using a chrome tanning method to preserve its natural texture, then shrunk using special agents instead of heat to retain the organic grain and wrinkles.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia analyzes a handful of indicators to approximate economic conditions by state.—
Erica E. Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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Instead, engineers try to approximate a compromise of such a wing in order to make aircraft more efficient in particular circumstances.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While embarking on mission to avenge Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), the duo cross paths with a dangerous militant faction known as the Washington Liberation Front (W.L.F.) led by Isaac (Jeffrey Wright).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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But with the Civil War, the hopes and dreams of the Declaration of Independence were put on the path to fulfillment and America’s best years were unleashed.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee responded to the GOP’s strategy by pointing to Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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The bill is part of a broader Republican strategy to control federal deficits without touching defense spending or introducing tax reductions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Located along Route 17 near the New Jersey/New York border, the hotel closed its doors in December 2023 after 36 years.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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April 23 India downgrades diplomatic ties, closes the only functional land border crossing, and suspends a crucial water-sharing treaty that has survived two wars and a major border skirmish between the two countries.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the database but local law enforcement agencies are responsible for entering the names.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The Orlando woman was walking north and entered the westbound lanes of Colonial.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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That should once again be a classic offensive showdown, a perfect way for NFL fans to wind down after eating lots of food.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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During these inspections, travelers may be questioned or their electronic devices looked through as a way to confirm their identity and reasons for being in the U.S.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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