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as in came
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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as in entered
to move closer to
approach the bull with caution
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as in approximated
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 approached
When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet.
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Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
In the video, the masked suspect approached Guthrie’s front door and used his gloved hand to cover the doorbell camera at one point.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
Like their future disciples in PC Music, Scritti Politti were giddy pop fans who approached the form as self-conscious outsiders, foregrounding its artificiality, pushing its bright colors to new extremes, aiming to make great pop records that also asked probing questions about what pop even is.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
Christopher Michael Simpson approached the 10-year-old, removed the victim’s socks and shoes, and smelled the child’s feet before leaving the scene.
—Katie Bourque, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
One of the men approached a store worker in order to distract her.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
De Araújo approached Reeves’ mother directly.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Marseille declined to comment when approached.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
In the video, the masked suspect approached Guthrie’s front door and used his gloved hand to cover the doorbell camera at one point.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
Like their future disciples in PC Music, Scritti Politti were giddy pop fans who approached the form as self-conscious outsiders, foregrounding its artificiality, pushing its bright colors to new extremes, aiming to make great pop records that also asked probing questions about what pop even is.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
Christopher Michael Simpson approached the 10-year-old, removed the victim’s socks and shoes, and smelled the child’s feet before leaving the scene.
—Katie Bourque, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
One of the men approached a store worker in order to distract her.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
De Araújo approached Reeves’ mother directly.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Marseille declined to comment when approached.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approached
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shooter entered arena with two guns According to police, the shooter was a licensed gun owner and had a permit to carry out of Florida.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Allegations and questions Epstein entered Wexner’s orbit in the 1980s when a mutual friend recommended Epstein as a financial adviser.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Her annual salary is approximated to be around $8 million per year.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Defensive moxie Unlike Butler’s offensive talents, which could be approximated by Melton, Kuminga and more shotmaking by Curry, Butler’s versatile defense cannot be replicated by just one player.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The road is closed from exit 81 to US-69 North in Overland Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Knight closed the chapter on an extraordinary Olympic career by rescuing her teammates and her beloved team and nation.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As sunset neared, the temperature dropped.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the Junior World Series neared, Chaillaux was noncommittal about the status of San Diego’s Black players.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The downward trend reflected three straight losing seasons from 2022-24, including a 3-9 finish in Sean Lewis’ first year as head coach.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Edwards matched up well, finishing with 32 points across three games for the winning team.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Harmon wasn't the only Longhorn who scored six points in the first quarter since Madison Booker and Teya Sidberry matched that offensive effort.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Approached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approached. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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