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

Naturally, as his retirement approached, their conversations shifted toward what life would look like after their final session. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

As halftime approached and France looking stunned by the English offensive onslaught, forward Bukayo Saka scored two goals within 10 minutes to officially turn the match into something no one thought would happen – an English blowout. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Jermaine Lewis, who would be fatally shot, approached De Barros, and the two walked away from the group. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Truelove, who has a criminal history as well as mental health issues, instead approached Melvin and hurled a racial slur at the co-host before he was detained. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

The worst of the smoke hit New York on Thursday, when AQI levels approached 200. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 17 July 2026

Vidic was recently approached by reporters from the respected Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a non-governmental organisation that centres on investigative journalism. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Pride approached honoring the legacy of A Different World while creating a story that feels renewed and refreshed, yet still has those iconic roots. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

An intruder allegedly approached Melvin, lunged at him, and hurled racial slurs before he was arrested and escorted from the building. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026