Synonyms of approached

approached

verb

past tense of approach

1

as in came

to come near or nearer

the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• came
• closed
• neared
• came up
• arrived
• drew on
• reached
• closed in
• landed
• attained
• bellied up
• hit
• nighed
• gained
• turned up
• made
• touched
• showed up
• bordered
• verged
• adjoined
• crept up
• waltzed (up)
• sneaked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdrew
• retreated
• retired
• receded
• backed (up or away)
• left
• went
• removed
• departed
• exited
• lit
• quit
• walked out
• pulled out
• ran away
• took off
• shoved (off)
• cleared out

2

as in entered

to move closer to

approach the bull with caution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• came
• entered
• neared
• advanced
• nighed
• dropped in
• popped (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• went
• withdrew
• retreated
• left
• departed
• receded (from)
• exited

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approximated
• reflected
• compared (with)
• matched
• measured up (to)
• stacked up (against or with)
• mirrored
• paralleled
• came (to)
• held a candle to
• amounted (to)
• added up (to)
• touched (on)
• equaled
• duplicated
• bordered (on)
• verged (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approached

Sky guard Natasha Cloud approached Freedom’s courtside seat during a third-quarter timeout, leading to a verbal exchange. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

As the end approached, families moved out, one at a time, hugging and saying goodbyes to each other outside their dorms. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

The driver slowed down as the vehicle approached the intersection, where it was struck by a white Ford Flex traveling south on Southwest Trafficway. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

The partnership with the port began when Bluecore Energy approached the port to lease space. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

The Korean skincare brand Skin 1004 approached her to host an event for members. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

McFarland urged consumers to be cautious when approached by mall skincare salespeople. — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Despite the show’s success and, as a result, its host’s cultural ubiquity, Povich says he was never approached about taking over one of the late-night shows. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Due to his condition, the Texas Organ Donation Alliance approached Grace and Myron about organ donation. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026